A comforting one-pot dish blending tender beef, rice, and melty cheddar for effortless, hearty meals.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
03 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Grains
05 - 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
→ Liquids
06 - 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
07 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
→ Dairy
08 - 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon paprika
10 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
11 - ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
12 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
13 - ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
→ Garnish (optional)
14 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
02 - Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add rinsed rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes with juice, paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper if using. Stir to combine evenly.
05 - Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid mostly absorbed.
06 - Remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top. Cover and let stand 5 minutes to allow cheese to melt.
07 - Gently fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve warm.
