Description
A savory one-pan meal combining browned ground beef, rice, and vegetables. Creamy melted cheese tops the dish, infused with paprika and fresh bell peppers for balanced flavor.
Ingredients
Ground Beef
1 lb (85/15 or 90/10 lean ratio)
Uncooked Rice
1 cup (long-grain white or Jasmine)
Onion
1 small (yellow or white, finely diced)
Beef Broth
2 cups (low-sodium)
Bell Pepper
1 unit (green for bite, red/yellow for sweetness)
Cheese
1/2 cup (shredded cheddar or mozzarella)
Paprika
1 tsp (dust over the dish)
Olive Oil
1 tbsp (for initial sauté)
Salt
To taste
Black Pepper
To taste
Instructions
Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and finely diced onion.
Sauté onions until translucent, then add ground beef. Break up the beef with a spatula.
Brown beef thoroughly until no pink remains. Add bell pepper and sauté 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle rice over the beef mixture, stirring to coat each grain with fat and spices.
Pour in beef broth and dust with paprika. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover skillet, and simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes.
Uncover, top with shredded cheese, and let melt until golden and bubbly.
Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Notes
Use ground turkey for lower fat alternative.
Low-sodium broth allows customizable seasoning.
Avoid instant rice to maintain texture and timing.
Can be prepared ahead and reheated gently.
Meal prep-friendly: store in airtight containers up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Healthy Quick Meals | Easy Clean Eating Recipes
- Method: Stovetop Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 full skillet portion
- Calories: 700
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 3000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 75g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg