One Pan Beef and Rice Skillet
Make dinner simple with this One Pan Beef & Rice Skillet recipe—a hearty and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This easy one-pan dinner features savory ground beef, tender rice, and a blend of seasonings, all cooked together in a single skillet for minimal cleanup. It’s a comfort food classic that’s both budget-friendly and family-approved. Whether you need a quick dinner idea, meal prep recipe, or a simple one-pot meal, this beef and rice skillet is sure to be a hit!
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use brown rice instead of white rice?
Yes, but brown rice takes longer to cook and may require additional broth or water. Adjust the cooking time and liquid accordingly.
2. How do I make this dish spicier?
Give this a Mexican flare by adding, taco seasoning, Rotel, black beans, a dash of hot sauce, or chili powder for a little heat. You will need to adjust the liquid this recipe calls for. You could add a little Worcestershire sauce to the ingredients just as they are below.
3. Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop with extra milk or broth to keep it from drying out.
4. What vegetables go well in this recipe?
Corn, diced tomatoes, and spinach all pair well with beef and rice.
5. Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Absolutely! Ground turkey is a great leaner alternative that still tastes delicious in this dish.
6. Can I use all liquid beef broth instead of water and bouillon cubes? Definitely! I like the flavor of bouillon cubes but, you can use all beef broth instead. Use 29-30 ounces.
Ingredients Needed for One Pan Beef and Rice Skillet:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 3/4 cup onion. diced
- 2/3 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ cups white rice, dry
- 1 14.5 ounce can beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1-1 1/2 cups milk
- dried parsley, if desired
How to Make One Pan Beef and Rice Skillet:
- Place ground beef into a large skillet (that has a lid) and begin cooking the ground beef as you break it up.
- As soon as the ground beef broken up, add the sliced mushrooms, diced onion, and diced green pepper. Sauté until meat has cooked through and the mushrooms, onion and green pepper are nearly tender.
- Next, add the rice, minced garlic, beef broth, water, beef bouillon, pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder to the skillet. Stir to combine well. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Simmer until rice is tender-about 45 minutes-longer as needed, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
- When the rice is tender, remove the lid, reduce the heat and add the sour cream and 1 cup of milk. Mix until well combined and heated through. Adjust by adding more milk, a little at a time to get desired consistency.
- Top with dried parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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One Pan Beef and Rice Skillet
An easy one pan, ground beef dinner recipe-perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
- 3/4 cup onion diced
- 2/3 cup green bell pepper diced
- 3 large cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups white rice dry
- 1 14.5 ounce can beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3 beef bouillon cubes
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1-1 1/2 cups milk
- dried parsley
Instructions
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Place ground beef into a large skillet (that has a lid) and begin cooking the ground beef as you break it up.
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As soon as the ground beef broken up, add the sliced mushrooms, diced onion, and diced green pepper. Sauté until meat has cooked through and the mushrooms, onion and green pepper are nearly tender.
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Next, add the rice, minced garlic, beef broth, water, beef bouillon, pepper, salt, garlic powder and onion powder to the skillet. Stir to combine well. Cover and bring to a boil.
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Simmer until rice is tender-about 45 minutes-longer as needed, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
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When the rice is tender, remove the lid, reduce the heat and add the sour cream and 1 cup of milk. Mix until well combined and heated through. Adjust by adding more milk, a little at a time to get desired consistency.
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Top with dried parsley, if desired. Serve and enjoy!
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