Ground Beef Skillet Veggies Rice (Printer-Friendly)

One-pan dish with ground beef, mixed vegetables, and rice cooked together for a flavorful and simple meal.

# 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 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)

→ Optional Garnishes

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

# Method:

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. Stir to combine all ingredients.
05 - Sprinkle kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and chili powder (if using). Mix thoroughly.
06 - Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
08 - Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork.
09 - Top with chopped parsley or cilantro and shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Easy cleanup thanks to one-pan cooking
  • Customizable with your favorite veggies
02 -
  • Swapping vegetables is easy; use zucchini, carrots, or green beans.
  • For vegetarian, omit meat and add beans or tofu.
03 -
  • Switch to brown rice for extra fiber and adjust liquid and cooking time.
  • Great for meal prep: leftovers reheat wonderfully for lunch the next day.
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