Description
Garlic Butter Beef and Rice Skillet is a quick, flavorful one-pan meal that combines tender beef, aromatic garlic, and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish bursts with savory goodness and vibrant colors from fresh vegetables. In just 30 minutes, you can create a comforting dinner that your whole family will love. Gather around the table and enjoy every delicious bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Increase heat slightly and add ground beef; cook until browned (5–7 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in chopped onions and bell peppers; cook until softened (3–4 minutes).
- Add rice to the skillet, stirring to coat it in flavors for about 1 minute.
- Pour in broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice absorbs liquid.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg