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 lb lean ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (or red bell pepper, whichever you like better); 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (minute rice is fine that's what I usually use); 1 cup water; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional); 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; ¾ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon crushed cayenne pepper; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder (i usually use more)

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (or red bell pepper, whichever you like better)
2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice (minute rice is fine that's what I usually use)
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce (optional)
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon crushed cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder (i usually use more)

1
Cook ground beef, onion and bell pepper until meat is cooked through.
2
Drain in a colander.
3
Pat meat mixture dry with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
4
Wipe grease drippings from the pan with another clean paper towel.
5
Return meat mixture to pan and stir in the remaining ingredients.
6
Bring to a boil; cover.
7
Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
8
If you are using regular rice this will take a bit longer for the rice to cook through and you may need more liquid - so keep an eye on it.
9
Use your own judgement as to the consistency you want.
10
It shouldn't be too runny though.

485

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* 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.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped fine, 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (or red bell pepper, whichever you like better), 2 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained, 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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