This is a simple simmered Spanish rice made with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings. Stewed tomatoes and chili powder give the dish an extra burst of flavor.
What to Serve With Spanish Rice
- Bread or Tortillas: Crusty bread or warm tortillas are excellent choices.
- Beans: A side of black beans or pinto beans or refried beans pair well with Spanish rice.
- Corn: Corn with peppers, Mexican street corn, or Korean corn are delicious options.
- Quesadillas: Serve a fried tortilla and cheese quesadilla alongside the Spanish rice.
- Salad: Add a simple salad with vinaigrette or Italian dressing or Mexican coleslaw.
- Toppings and Garnishes: Fresh salsa, guacamole, plain sour cream, pickled onions, or cilantro.
Spanish Rice With Ground Beef
Spanish rice with beef makes a tasty one-pot meal. This recipe features a savory combination of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Ground Beef
- Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon drippings or combination
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 garlic clove (finely minced)
- 1/2 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (85% to 90%)
- 2 14.5-ounce cans stewed tomatoes (undrained and broken up)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
Instructions
- Rinse the rice and let it stand for a few minutes to drain.
- Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat; add the rice and cook, stirring constantlyfor about 7 to 9 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the onions, garlic, green peppers, and ground beef. Stir and break up meat; cook for 7 to 9 minutes until the beef is no longer pink.
- Add the tomatoes and seasonings.
- Cover the pan and simmer for about 25 minutes or until rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Let stand, covered, for about 5 minutes before serving.
