Beef and Rice with Veggies
A hearty and flavorful one-pot meal combining ground beef, rice, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 piece onion (diced)
- 1 large red capsicum bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Meat
- 500 g ground beef mince (lean)
Tomato paste
- 2.5 tbsp tomato paste
Salt and Spices
- 1.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Bay leaf
- 1 piece dried bay leaf
Rice
- 1.25 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)
Broth
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium)
Frozen Veggies
- 2 cups diced frozen veggies (corn, pea, carrot mix)
Leafy Greens
- 3 big handfuls baby spinach (or other leafy greens)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Add onion, capsicum, and garlic; cook for 1 minute.
- Add beef, cook until browned, breaking it up. Stir in tomato paste, salt, pepper, onion powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add rice and broth, stir in frozen veggies and bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, add spinach, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon or a sprinkle of cheese before serving.