Minced Meat and Rice One-Skillet Recipe

A hearty one-skillet meal of browned minced meat, vegetables, and rice simmered in broth with tomato paste and spices, then finished with peas and corn for an easy dinner.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Brown the meat: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced meat, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes).

Step 2

Sauté vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the pan. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Toast the rice & spices: Stir in the tomato paste, sweet paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add the rinsed rice and stir continuously for 1 minute to coat the grains in the pan juices.

Step 4

Simmer: Pour in the broth and bring the mixture to a rapid boil. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Step 5

Cook covered: Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes (or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid).

Step 6

Add frozen veggies & fluff: Remove the lid, stir in the frozen peas and corn, cover again, and let sit off the heat for 5 minutes so the heat steams the veggies. Fluff with a fork and serve hot.