Description
This Spanish rice with ground beef is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make, combining seasoned beef, tender rice, and tomato goodness for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in garlic, paprika, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add rice and stir to coat with seasoning.
- Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth.
- Bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and garnish with parsley.
- Serve warm.
Notes
You can add peas or bell peppers for extra color and flavor. This dish works well as a main meal or a hearty side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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