Description
A flavorful dish combining smoky, sweet, and spicy elements with beef and rice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper, sautéing for about 5 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat the beef and vegetables.
- Add the uncooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juices), and beef broth to the skillet. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper when cooking the beef.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, or use quinoa instead of rice for a gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg