Ground Beef Skillet Veggies Rice (Printable)

Hearty one-pan dish with ground beef, colorful veggies, and fluffy rice cooked together effortlessly.

# What you need:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen corn
05 - 1 cup frozen peas
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Rice

07 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

→ Liquids

08 - 2 1/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

→ Seasonings

09 - 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
10 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
11 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)

→ Optional Garnishes

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
15 - 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the rinsed rice, frozen corn, and frozen peas into the skillet. Stir to combine evenly.
05 - Sprinkle in kosher salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and optional chili powder. Mix thoroughly.
06 - Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
08 - Remove the skillet from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
09 - Fluff rice with a fork and top with chopped parsley or cilantro and shredded cheese if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses only one pan for easy cleanup
  • Works with ground beef or turkey as well as many veggie swaps
02 -
  • For a vegetarian version, omit meat and add extra beans or tofu
  • Check broth packaging for gluten if required
03 -
  • Swap in vegetables like zucchini, carrots, or green beans for variety
  • Use brown rice for extra fiber, adjusting liquid and cook time
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