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Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner

Dinner with ground beef and rice - the image shows a plate of fried rice with minced meat and vegetables. the rice is white and fluffy, and the meat appears to be ground beef. the vegetables include carrots, peas, and onions. the plate is brown and has a textured surface. the background is a dark wooden table.

A hearty and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring ground beef, rice, and vegetables cooked together for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
2 cups beef broth
1 cup diced tomatoes, canned with juices
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced carrots
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain excess fat from the skillet if necessary.
Stir in the rinsed rice, diced carrots, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice slightly.
Add beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juices to the skillet. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, stir in the frozen peas. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and let the skillet sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve warm.