Homemade ” Rice a Roni” With Ground Beef

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 16

Homemade Rice a Roni with Ground Beef

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

430

Sugar

Fat

24g

Homemade Rice a Roni with Ground Beef is a classic American dish that's been enjoyed for generations. It's a simple one-pot meal that combines ground beef, rice, and spaghetti in a savory broth. The dish is hearty and filling, making it a perfect option for a family dinner or a cozy night in. One of the best things about this recipe is how easily it can be modified to suit your tastes. Feel free to add in your favorite seasonings and veggies to make it your own!

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the chopped onions over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the raw rice and broken spaghetti to the skillet, stirring to mix the ingredients.
3.	Add the margarine, beef broth, salt, and pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine.
4.	Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid.
5.	Let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes until the rice and spaghetti are cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
6.	Fluff the rice and spaghetti mixture with a fork before serving.

PROS

This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.

The ground beef adds protein to the dish and the broth provides a delicious savory flavor.

CONS

This recipe isn’t particularly healthy, as it contains a fair amount of fat and sodium from the beef and broth.

A lower-sodium beef broth could be used to make the recipe slightly healthier.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this recipe isn’t particularly healthy, it does provide a good source of protein from the ground beef.
Adding some veggies to the skillet, like chopped bell peppers or carrots, could help to boost the nutritional content of the dish.

	1 lb ground beef
	1 medium onion , chopped
	1 cup raw rice
	8 ounces spaghetti , broken into 1-inch pieces
	4 tablespoons margarine
	4 cups beef broth
	salt and pepper