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Smothered Beef and Rice Skillet

Ground beef simmered with peppers, tomatoes, and rice in a rich savory sauce — a hearty one-pan lunch.

Smothered Beef and Rice Skillet

Total

35 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

2

Servings

Recipe serves 2

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 3/4 cup long grain rice
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1/2 onion
  • 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; brown the beef, breaking it up, about 6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add onion and bell pepper; cook 4 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in rice, paprika, salt, and pepper; toast 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add broth, tomatoes with juices, and worcestershire sauce; stir and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 18 minutes until rice is tender.

  6. 6

    Fluff, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

620

31% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein38 g
Carbohydrate52 g
Fat28 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium980 mg

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