Savor a one-pan meal with seasoned ground beef, colorful vegetables, and tender rice, cooked together effortlessly.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Proteins
01 - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen corn
05 - 1 cup frozen peas
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Rice
07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
→ Liquids
08 - 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
→ Optional Garnishes
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
02 - Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add rinsed rice, frozen corn, and frozen peas to the skillet. Stir to incorporate evenly.
05 - Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and optional chili powder over the mixture. Stir well to combine.
06 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
08 - Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
09 - Fluff rice with a fork. Top with chopped parsley or cilantro and shredded cheese, if desired. Serve immediately.
