Description
This Ground Beef Rice Skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. Made with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, green chiles, tomatoes, and topped with melted cheddar cheese, it’s a comforting and easy dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups beef stock, low sodium
- 1 1/4 cups long grain rice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Drain any excess fat.
- Add diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until onions begin to soften.
- Stir in green chiles, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef stock, rice, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat, remove the lid, and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top. Cover again and let sit for about 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to minimize excess grease.
- Jasmine or basmati rice can be substituted, but adjust cooking time if needed.
- To make it spicier, add red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
