Description
One-Pot Fiesta Rice & Beef is a vibrant and comforting dish that combines seasoned ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and fluffy rice into a single pot. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress with its bold flavors and aromatic spices. With just one pot to clean, you can enjoy a delicious meal without the fuss!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and paprika; mix well.
- Add rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg