Description
A comforting one-pan dinner featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and a blend of melted cheeses. Perfect for busy weeknights, this easy recipe comes together in under 35 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz / 410g) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup (120g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (120g) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of rice and stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until golden and nutty. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 lb of ground beef. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking it up, until browned (5-6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add 1 diced onion to the beef and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in 2 cups of beef broth, 1 can of undrained diced tomatoes, and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce. Stir in 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Scrape the bottom of the pan.
- Return the toasted rice to the skillet and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Turn off the heat. Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack evenly over the top. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve straight from the skillet.
Notes
Toast the rice in butter for nutty flavor. Don’t over-stir the rice once added. Let the cheese melt off the heat for a gooey layer. Season in layers for best flavor. For a vegetarian version, omit beef and use black beans and corn with vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1.5
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 780
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: ground beef, rice, cheese, one-pan, skillet, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food