Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal featuring tender ground beef, aromatic rice, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all cooked together in a savory broth. This Beef and Rice with Veggies recipe is a wholesome and satisfying dish that is easy to make and perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red capsicum/bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 500g (1 lb) ground beef, lean
- 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or herb of choice)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 1 1/4 cups (225g) long grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups (500 ml) beef broth, low sodium
Veggies:
- 2 cups (300g) diced frozen veggies (corn, peas, carrots mix)
- 3 big handfuls baby spinach (~90g/3 oz) or other leafy greens
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add onion, capsicum, and garlic. Cook for 1 minute. Saute until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go.
- Stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne. Cook for 1 minute.
- Lower heat to medium. Add rice and beef broth, mixing well. Add frozen veggies and bay leaf, then stir.
- Cover and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Place spinach on top, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork, mixing through wilted spinach. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- RICE – Best made with white long grain rice for the fluffiest outcome. Basmati and jasmine rice will also work but may require additional cooking time.
- If using fresh veggies instead of frozen, add 1/4 cup of water to the rice.
- Leafy greens like kale or Asian greens can be substituted for spinach.
- If you prefer softer rice, add 1/4 cup of water to the rice.
- Nutritional values are based on a serving size of 350g.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 350g
- Calories: 418 cal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 936mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 62mg
