Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

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This ground beef and rice skillet is a flavorful Mexican-inspired one-pot dish with a casserole feel, but made in a skillet. It’s nicely saucy, with a family-friendly mild heat.

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Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories.
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Published on January 18, 2025
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Emily Nienhaus
Emily Nienhaus
Tested by Emily Nienhaus
Emily is a recipe developer at Dotdash Meredith with a focus on food trends, and inventing new ways to bring interesting flavors to your dinner table. When not in the kitchen Emily enjoys hiking, camping and spending time with friends, although these hobbies always lead back to food being the focus.
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Cooked ground beef and rice skillet served with melted cheese and green onion, with a serving spoon
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup long grain white rice

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 1/2 cups lower-sodium beef broth

  • 1 (4 ounce can) diced green chiles

  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion or cilantro

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients for ground beef and rice skillet arranged on a counter

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  2. Cook ground beef, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic in an extra-large tall-sided skillet over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to break up large chunks of ground beef, about 8 minutes; drain fat.

    Ground beef and diced red bell peppers cooking in a skillet, being mixed with a wooden spatula

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  3. Stir in rice, salt, and cumin. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

    Cooked ground beef, peppers, and uncooked rice mixed in skillet with a wooden spatula

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  4. Stir in tomato paste. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

    Tomato sauce and ingredients mixed into ground beef and rice skillet

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  5. Mix in undrained diced tomatoes, broth, diced chiles, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until liquid is reduced and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

    Ground beef, rice, and tomato mixture simmering in skillet

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  6. Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

    Ground beef and rice skillet topped with melted cheese

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  7. Garnish with green onion.

    Ground beef and rice skillet garnished with green onions

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358 Calories
20g Fat
17g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 553mg 24%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 90mg 100%
Calcium 218mg 17%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 658mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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