One-pan dish blending ground beef, veggies, and rice for a quick, comforting dinner.
# Components:
→ 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 apart with a spoon, until evenly browned and no pink remains, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
04 - Add rinsed long-grain white rice, frozen corn, and frozen peas. Stir to evenly combine all ingredients.
05 - Sprinkle salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and optional chili powder over the mixture. Stir thoroughly.
06 - Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and increase heat to bring the mixture 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 fully absorbed.
08 - Remove skillet from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.
09 - Top with chopped parsley or cilantro and shredded cheese if desired. Serve warm.
