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Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice

Seasoned ground beef and rice simmered with tomatoes and finished with melted cheddar.

By Simple Table Recipes ·

A skillet of ground beef and rice topped with melted cheddar and fresh parsley
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Makes
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Recipe

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice

A one-skillet beef and rice dinner under a blanket of cheddar.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Yield
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet with a lid over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and onion.
  3. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the beef apart, until browned and the onion is softened.
  4. Drain excess grease if needed.
  5. Add the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the rice, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  7. Add the beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juices.
  8. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
  9. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  10. Remove from the heat and stir in about 115 g (1 cup) of the cheddar.
  11. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  12. Cover for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
  13. Serve warm.

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Equipment

  • Large skillet with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Cheese grater
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