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One-Pot Fiesta Rice & Beef

One-Pot Fiesta Rice & Beef

This One-Pot Fiesta Rice & Beef is a delightful mix of flavors that makes weeknight dinners a breeze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers mixed colors
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

  1. Sauté onions and bell peppers in a large pot over medium heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef, cooking until browned and breaking it apart, about 6 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Add rice and broth; bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18g

Notes

This recipe is incredibly versatile; feel free to customize with ingredients like black beans or jalapeños for added flavor and heat.

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