One-Pot Spicy Ground Beef Rice – 30-Minute Recipe
A hearty one‑pot dinner that combines seasoned ground beef with fluffy rice and a bold kick of spice. The dish is quick to assemble, making it perfect for busy weeknights, and pairs well with a simple fresh salad or a dollop of garlicky labneh.
Recipe by Cheffinwithzach.com· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb ground beef
- 2 cup rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 1/2 cup water or beef broth
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1 lime wedges
Instructions
- 1Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a large, deep‑sided pot over medium heat.
- 2Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes, until translucent.
- 3Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper; cook an additional 2 minutes.
- 4Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and brown it for 5–6 minutes until no longer pink.
- 5Mix in the tomato paste, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir well and let the spices toast for 1 minute.
- 6Pour in 2.5 cups of water or beef broth, bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- 7Stir in the cooked rice, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the pot.
- 8Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12–15 minutes, allowing the rice to absorb the flavors.
- 9Remove the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and taste for seasoning, adjusting salt or pepper if needed.
- 10Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
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Sauté onion first
Cook the chopped onion until translucent before adding garlic and pepper.
Brown the beef completely
Break up the ground beef and brown it for 5–6 minutes until no pink remains before adding spices.
Toast spices briefly
Stir the tomato paste and spices and let them toast for 1 minute to release flavor before adding liquid.
Simmer covered on low heat
After adding rice, reduce to low, cover, and simmer 12–15 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make One-Pot Spicy Ground Beef Rice?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this One-Pot Spicy Ground Beef Rice recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this One-Pot Spicy Ground Beef Rice recipe come from?
- It was shared by Cheffinwithzach.com on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.