Ground Beef and Rice

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5.0

9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    547 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Ground Beef and Rice

This ground beef and rice recipe is a quick, easy, and flavorful one-pan meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's packed with sweet, savory, and spicy goodness!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1.5 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 4-6 garlic cloves minced
  • sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 4 green onions finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
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Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the 1.5 pound lean ground beef and 1 medium sweet onion (diced). Season with Sea salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Once the beef is no longer pink, stir in the 1 tablespoon smoked paprika and 4-6 garlic cloves (minced). Continue to cook until it begins to brown. If necessary, drain the fat.
  3. In a small jug, whisk the 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth.
  4. As the beef starts to brown, pour over the sauce and stir until nicely coated, for about 2-3 minutes.
  5. To assemble the bowl, divide the 4 cups cooked rice among 4 bowls and top with the ground beef.
  6. Sprinkle it with 4 green onions (sliced) and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Tips & Tricks
  • Tips & Tricks
  • If your ground beef is fatty, drain the excess fat after browning to keep the dish from being greasy.
  • Feel free to increase or decrease the hot sauce to suit your spice preference.
  • Freshly minced garlic provides a more robust flavor than pre-minced varieties.
  • Drain Excess Fat: If your ground beef is fatty, drain the excess fat after browning to keep the dish from being greasy.
  • Adjust Spice Level: Feel free to increase or decrease the hot sauce to suit your spice preference.
  • Use Fresh Garlic: Freshly minced garlic provides a more robust flavor than pre-minced varieties.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 547kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 1070mg (45%) Potassium 819mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 991IU (20%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 547 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 547kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 1070mg 45%
Potassium 819mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 991IU 20%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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