Ingredients
– 1 clove garlic
– 1 yellow onion
– 2 bell peppers
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/2 pound ground beef
– 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
– 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
– 1.5 cups beef broth
– 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
– 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
1-First, mince the garlic and dice the onion and bell peppers to get everything ready.
2-Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat, then add 1/2 pound of ground beef and cook until fully browned, stirring to break it apart.
3-Next, add the diced onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook and stir until the onions soften, which takes a few minutes.
4-Stir in the 1 (15 oz) can of diced tomatoes with their juices, 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice, and 1.5 cups beef broth. Cover the skillet and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
5-Turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, mix the 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce with 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce in a separate bowl.
6-After resting, fluff the rice with a fork and gently fold in the ingredients. Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the rice, sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, cover, and let it sit so the cheese melts.
7-Finally, garnish with 1 tablespoon chopped parsley if desired before serving. For added ease, check out our Onion and Pepper Kielbasa with Rice recipe for more skillet ideas.
Notes
π³ Use a heavy skillet or Dutch oven for even heat distribution.
π₯ Maintain a gentle simmer to avoid burning the rice.
π₯¦ Enhance nutrition by adding vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free broth)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/3 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 646mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
