Ground Beef & Beef · Easy
Easy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
This ground beef and rice skillet is one of the easiest ground beef recipes for a filling, budget-friendly dinner. Everything cooks in one pan with simple seasonings for a meal the whole family will enjoy.
10Prep min
25Cook min
35Total min
What you'll need
- 1 lbground beef
- 1/2 cupyellow onion, diced
- 2 clovesgarlic, minced
- 1 cuplong-grain white rice, uncooked
- 2 cupsbeef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz)diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoonchili powder
- 1/2 teaspooncumin
- to tastesalt and black pepper
- 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese
- for garnishchopped cilantro or green onion
Let's cook
- 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic together, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 2Stir in the rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 4Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let sit off heat for 2-3 minutes until melted.
- 5Garnish with cilantro or green onion and serve.
Make it yours
- Add a can of black beans or corn for extra texture.
- Use ground turkey for a leaner version.
- Top with sour cream and diced avocado for a taco-style twist.
Good with
- Warm tortillas on the side
- A simple green salad
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
Frequently asked questions
Good questions, answered.
Can I use brown rice instead?
Yes, but you'll need to increase the broth to about 2.5 cups and simmer for closer to 35-40 minutes.
Can I make this ahead?
Yes, it reheats well; just add a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen it up.



