One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet
One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet brings tender long-grain rice and juicy ground beef together with sweet peppers, tomatoes, and green chiles for a cozy, casserole-style bite. The Worcestershire and cumin add depth while a melty layer of cheddar or Jack ties it all together. It’s a satisfying weeknight dinner that’s great for family meals or casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In an extra-large, tall-sided skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, the onion, the red bell pepper, and the garlic, stirring occasionally to break up large pieces of ground beef, until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes; drain the fat.
- 3
Stir in the rice, the salt, and the cumin. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- 4
Add the tomato paste and stir. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- 5
Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, the broth, the diced chiles, and the Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the liquid is reduced and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 6
Remove the skillet from the heat. Sprinkle with the cheese. Cover and let stand until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Garnish with the green onion.
- Calories 515.59 kcal High 26%
- Protein 26.73 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 37.04 g 13%
- Total Fat 27.82 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 14.49 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.71 mg High 31%
- Sodium 647.76 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 2.39 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.04 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 316.69 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 3.66 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 323.51 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 192.81 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 42.03 mg Good Source 47%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
One Pan Beef and Rice Skillet is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 515.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Green Chiles, Diced Tomatoes, Garlic, Ground Beef, Ground Cumin. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 515.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet healthy?
- One-Pan Beef and Rice Skillet has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 515.59 calories and 26.73 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 647.76 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.49 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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