One Pot Comfort Beef and Rice Dinner Recipe
A warm and hearty one-pot comfort dinner perfect for after Christmas, combining savory ground beef, tender rice, onions, and garlic all cooked together in beef broth for a simple yet satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the onion and mince the garlic so they are ready to add to the pan alongside the ground beef.
- Brown the Meat: Heat a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it starts to brown, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the browned beef. Continue sautéing until the onions become translucent and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir the rice into the meat mixture to coat it well, then pour in the beef broth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer gently for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the broth. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Serve: Once the rice is fully cooked and the liquid absorbed, fluff the mixture with a fork and serve hot as a comforting, complete meal.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add herbs like thyme or parsley during cooking.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce fat content.
- Stir gently during simmering to avoid breaking the rice grains or making the mixture mushy.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: one pot dinner, comfort food, ground beef recipe, easy dinner, skillet meal, rice and beef
