One-Pan Beef & Rice Skillet (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
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When evenings get busy, simple meals make all the difference. This one-pan beef and rice skillet is a great way to put a hearty dinner on the table without spending a lot of time cooking or cleaning.
It uses ingredients many families already have on hand and is perfect for making the most of quality ground beef from your freezer.
Why One-Pan Meals Work
One-pan meals are great for busy families because they:
• Reduce cleanup
• Cook quickly
• Stretch ground beef into several servings
• Make weeknight meals simple
When your freezer is stocked with beef, dinners like this come together fast.
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Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup uncooked rice
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: shredded cheese or green onions for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper. Cook until softened.
- Add uncooked rice and stir to combine.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for about 15–18 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve.
One pan. Simple ingredients. A filling dinner.
Why This Works with Bulk Beef
Having ground beef ready in the freezer makes quick meals like this easy.
Instead of figuring out dinner from scratch, you already have the main ingredient ready to go.
If your freezer is running low, now is a great time to plan ahead.