Beefy Tomato Rice

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 4
Savory Beefy Tomato Rice with a Kick of Heat
in Main

Prep

5 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion , chopped
1 medium green pepper , chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes ( or adjust to taste )
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons chili powder ( or to taste )
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups water or 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon seasoning salt , to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
471
Sugar
7g
Fat
15g
Looking for a filling and satisfying weeknight dinner, look no further than Beefy Tomato Rice. The dish is a complete meal in itself that is easy to make, hearty and delicious. This dish combines lean ground beef with rice, onion, and green pepper in a savory beefy tomato sauce. The dish is easy to customize to your taste preference; you can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and red pepper flakes. The beefy tomato sauce is so flavorful it will quickly become your go-to weeknight dinner recipe.

Instructions

1.In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until cooked through.
2.Add in the onion, green pepper, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3.Stir in the thyme, basil, chili powder, and tomato paste. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4.Add in the stewed tomatoes, water or chicken broth, uncooked rice, seasoning salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover.
5.Simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
6.Remove from heat and let sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together. Fluff with a fork, and serve hot.

PROS

The dish is quick and easy to prepare making it perfect for busy weeknights.

The beefy tomato sauce is rich and satisfying.

The rice is a good source of complex carbs and is filling.

CONS

The dish may be too spicy for those with a low tolerance for heat.

It is a relatively heavy dish due to the beef and rice, not ideal for those on low-calorie diets.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish is a good source of protein from the lean beef and contains healthy carbs from the rice.
The dish is also rich in lycopene and antioxidants from the tomatoes and onion.

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