Description
One Pot Beef and Rice Recipe is a quick, budget‑friendly one‑pot dinner featuring ground beef, brown rice, peas, and bell pepper simmered in savory broth. Perfect for busy families, this hearty meal delivers comforting flavor, easy cleanup, and balanced nutrition in under an hour. Ideal for meal prep or weeknight feeding, it offers a satisfying blend of protein, whole grains, and vegetables that kids love. Follow simple steps for a delicious, wholesome bowl that can be stored or frozen for later
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat oil, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add ground beef, brown thoroughly, and drain excess fat.
- Stir in bell pepper, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes.
- Add brown rice and beef broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fold in frozen peas; cook 5 more minutes.
- Remove from heat, let stand briefly, then serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor
- toast the rice in oil before adding broth. Adjust salt to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: One Pot Beef and Rice Recipe, easy beef rice dinner, one pot meals, quick weeknight dinner, budget friendly beef recipe, simple rice casserole, family friendly dinner ideas, stovetop beef rice