Spanish Rice with Ground Beef

Name: Spanish Rice with Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice; Chopped green onions, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

For a fast and flavorful dinner, look no further than this Spanish rice with ground beef—it's the ultimate one-skillet dinner when you only have 20 minutes to cook.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, drained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-2/3 cups cooked brown rice
Chopped green onions, optional

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and pepper over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.
Stir in tomato sauce, tomatoes and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add rice; heat through, stirring occasionally. Garnish with green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 408 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable.

My mom is famous for her Spanish rice recipe, the ultimate comfort food. When I want a taste of home, I whip up this dish. Punch up the flavor with a little lime and extra chili powder. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Recipe Creator

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