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.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil , or bacon drippings or combination
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely minced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound ground beef, 85% to 90%
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes, 14.5-oz each, 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 615kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 25gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 1132mgPotassium: 863mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 705IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 6mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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