A hearty and flavorful gluten-free ground beef dinner featuring seasoned ground beef with vegetables, served over rice for a comforting and easy meal.
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add diced red bell pepper, zucchini, and sliced mushrooms to the beef. Cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Stir in ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes to combine flavors.
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide it among four plates.
Spoon the seasoned ground beef and vegetable mixture over the rice.
Garnish each serving with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.