Spanish Rice With Beef Recipe

Name: Spanish Rice With Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef; 1 large onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1 teaspoon salt (to taste); 2 cups basmati rice; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can rotel original tomatoes and green chilies; 4 cups chicken broth

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
2 cups basmati rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can rotel original tomatoes and green chilies
4 cups chicken broth

1
In a heavy 4 quart saucepan brown ground beef with the onion and garlic over medium heat. Drain only if there is a large amount of grease.
2
Add the chopped green pepper and simmer 5 minutes.
3
Add the adobo, cumin, paprika, cayenne, cilantro ground pepper and salt. Mix through.
4
Add the rice and simmer stirring often; at some point you'll realize things are starting to stick, that's when you add the tomato sauce and Rotel tomatoes.
5
Allow to simmer until you become bored, usually this takes me about 5 minutes.
6
Add the chicken broth and stir the mixture well.
7
Bring to a boil, lower heat and allow to simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes for a crunchy rice or covered for a softer rice.

1308

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground beef, 1 large onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spanish Rice With Beef falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Rice With Beef

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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