Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One-Pot
Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One-Pot brings together tender lentils and fluffy rice with juicy browned beef, sweet onions, and bits of red bell pepper. Warm cumin, paprika, and garlic round out the flavor for a cozy, well-balanced bowl that’s great for weeknight dinners or make-ahead lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One-Pot, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 32 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the lentils in a bowl and cover them with cold water. Soak for at least 4 hours.
- 2
Drain the lentils and place them in a large pot with 5 cups water and the bouillon cube; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Add the rice and continue simmering until the rice and lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- 3
Meanwhile, warm the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring, until the onion is golden brown and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the ground beef; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 7 to 9 minutes. Stir in the paprika and cook for 1 more minute.
- 4
Stir the meat mixture into the lentils and rice. Simmer over low heat for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Calories 427.07 kcal High 21%
- Protein 24.56 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 48.36 g 18%
- Total Fat 15.49 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 3.66 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 52.6 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 251.51 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 10.57 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 11.56 g --
- Added Sugars 9.93 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 91.12 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.6 mg Good Source 31%
- Potassium 227.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 3.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 21.54 mg Good Source 24%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One Pot is made with 12 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Garlic, Ground Cumin, and Lean Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 427.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One-Pot made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Garlic, Ground Cumin, Lean Ground Beef, Lentils. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One-Pot?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 427.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One-Pot easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One-Pot healthy?
- Ground Beef, Lentils, and Rice One-Pot has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 427.07 calories and 24.56 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 251.51 mg (11% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.66 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.93 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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