Simple Ground Beef and Rice Recipes
This simple ground beef and rice recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner—quick, budget-friendly, filling, and packed with flavor. Made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and pantry spices, it’s a comforting family meal everyone will love. Ideal for busy nights, beginners, meal prep, and anyone who loves delicious homemade dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice or brown rice
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables peas, carrots, or bell peppers
- 2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add rice to the skillet and stir so it coats in the beef and seasoning mixture.
- Pour in broth and add salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Stir well.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is fully cooked.
- Stir in vegetables and cook another 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Optional: Add shredded cheese on top and let melt.
- Fluff, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Brown the beef well for deeper flavor.
- Don’t lift the lid while rice is cooking to prevent uneven cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use pre-cooked rice to speed up cooking; reduce broth accordingly.