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Beef and Rice Skillet Bowls

Savory ground beef simmered with tomatoes and spices over fluffy rice for a hearty lunch.

Beef and Rice Skillet Bowls

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 12 oz oz Ground beef
  • 3/4 cup cup White rice
  • 1 cup cup Canned diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 whole Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp tbsp Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook rice according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.

  4. 4

    Stir in diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.

  5. 5

    Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

  6. 6

    Serve beef over rice and garnish with cilantro if using.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

560

28% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate48 g
Fat24 g
Fiber4 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium480 mg

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