Save A hearty budget-friendly one-pan meal featuring ground beef or turkey colorful vegetables and fluffy rice all cooked together for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
I first made this skillet on a busy weeknight when I needed something quick nutritious and family-pleasing. The combination of tender veggies savory meat and perfectly cooked rice was an instant hit and has been a regular part of our dinner rotation ever since.
Ingredients
- Ground beef or turkey: 1 lb (450 g)
- Onion: 1 medium diced
- Red bell pepper: 1 diced
- Frozen corn: 1 cup (150 g)
- Frozen peas: 1 cup (150 g)
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Long-grain white rice: 1 cup (200 g) rinsed
- Chicken or vegetable broth: 2¼ cups (540 ml)
- Kosher salt: 1½ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Dried oregano: ½ tsp
- Chili powder: ½ tsp optional
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro: 2 tbsp optional for garnish
- Shredded cheese: ½ cup (50 g) optional for serving
Instructions
- Brown the meat:
- 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 4 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté vegetables:
- Add diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 4 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic:
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine rice and veggies:
- Add rinsed rice corn and peas. Stir to combine.
- Season:
- Sprinkle in salt pepper smoked paprika oregano and chili powder (if using). Mix well.
- Add broth:
- Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer:
- Reduce heat to low cover and simmer for 15 18 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Rest:
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- Finish & serve:
- Fluff with a fork. Top with chopped parsley or cilantro and shredded cheese (if desired). Serve hot.
Save My kids always come running when I make this skillet and we love adding extra cheese for family movie nights. It is a comforting crowd-pleaser that makes every dinner feel special.
Required Tools
Large deep skillet with lid cutting board chefs knife wooden spoon or spatula measuring cups and spoons
Allergen Information
Contains none as written (dairy if cheese is used). May contain gluten if using store-bought broth verify labels. Always check ingredient packaging for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 390 Total Fat: 11 g Carbohydrates: 46 g Protein: 25 g (per serving without cheese)
Save This skillet truly delivers on flavor and convenience. It's sure to become a staple in your weeknight dinner rotation.
Recipe Guide
- → Can I substitute ground turkey for ground beef?
Yes, ground turkey works well and provides a leaner protein option without compromising flavor.
- → What types of vegetables can I add or replace?
Zucchini, carrots, or green beans are great swaps or additions to customize the dish seasonally.
- → Is it possible to use brown rice instead of white rice?
Yes, use more broth and increase cooking time when substituting brown rice to ensure tenderness.
- → How do I prevent the rice from sticking to the skillet?
Use a well-oiled skillet and stir ingredients after adding rice and liquid to distribute evenly before simmering.
- → Can this dish be prepared ahead and reheated?
Absolutely, it keeps well refrigerated and reheats nicely, making it suitable for meal prepping.
- → Are there any common allergens to watch for in this dish?
As prepared, it's dairy-free unless cheese is added; always check broth labels for potential gluten presence.