American · easy

One-Pot Ground Beef and Rice

Name: One-Pot Ground Beef and Rice
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20); 1 1/2 cups Long-Grain White Rice; 2 1/2 cups Beef Broth; 1 can Diced Tomatoes, canned (14.5 oz); 1/2 medium Yellow Onion, diced; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce (optional); 1 cup Shredded Cheddar, for topping (optional)

Ground beef, rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and garlic all cooked together in one pot until the rice absorbs the seasoned broth. This is a complete meal in a single pan, with built-in protein and starch, in under 30 minutes. Flavor lands between dirty rice and a meat-and-rice casserole. Kids eat it because it's savory and mild.

33 min
Total: 4
Serves: $8.00
Est. cost: 480
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Kid-friendly
Gluten-free
Dairy-free

Parent notePlain and savory. Every component is familiar. Skip the Worcestershire or check the label; it contains anchovy. Cheese on top is optional but often seals the deal for reluctant eaters. Contains no top allergens beyond potential anchovy in Worcestershire.

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Ingredients

Ground Beef (80/20)1 lb
Long-Grain White Rice1 1/2 cups
Beef Broth2 1/2 cups
Diced Tomatoes, canned (14.5 oz)1 can
Yellow Onion, diced1/2 medium
Garlic, minced3 cloves
Worcestershire Sauce (optional)1 tbsp
Shredded Cheddar, for topping (optional)1 cup

Method

01
Brown ground beef in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat.
02
Add diced onion and garlic to the beef. Cook 3 minutes until softened.
03
Add rice to the pan and stir for 1 minute to lightly toast.
04
Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Stir.
05
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and cook 18 minutes without lifting the lid.
06
Remove from heat. Let sit covered 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
07
Top with shredded cheddar if desired.

480
Calories: 28g
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 18g
Fat