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Ground Beef & Rice Skillet (Budget Dinner)

Cheap & Easy: 20-Minute Ground Beef & Rice


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  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A simple and budget-friendly ground beef and rice skillet recipe. It’s a complete meal cooked in one pan.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup frozen peas


Instructions

  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any grease.
  2. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Stir in uncooked rice, beef broth, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked.
  5. Stir in frozen peas and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef.
  • Add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
  • Adjust seasonings to your taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg