Spanish Rice with Ground Beef
Spanish rice with ground beef: browned beef, onion and garlic, white rice toasted in olive oil, simmered with diced tomatoes, tomatoes with green chiles, oregano, chili powder and cumin until the liquid is absorbed. One skillet, 28 minutes, serves 4.
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Ingredients
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3/4 cup white rice uncooked
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 10 ounces
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until it reaches 160°F on a food thermometer. Drain the grease and set the beef aside.
- Drizzle the olive oil into the skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and rice and stir frequently until the rice is lightly browned.
- Return the beef to the skillet. Add the oregano, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, water and both cans of tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Turn the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until all the liquid is absorbed.
Notes
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours and eat within 3 to 4 days, or freeze 3 to 4 months. Reheat covered to 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 409kcalCarbohydrates: 36.3gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSodium: 634mgFiber: 2.6gSugar: 4.6g
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