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A round plate with white rice topped with sauteed ground beef and sliced green onions.
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Ground Beef and Rice

This ground beef and rice recipe is a quick, easy, and flavorful one-pan meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's packed with sweet, savory, and spicy goodness!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: beef, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium sweet onion finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 4-6 garlic cloves minced
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 4 cups cooked rice
  • 4 green onions finely sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the 1.5 pound lean ground beef and 1 medium sweet onion (diced). Season with Sea salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
    A white spatula stirring onions and raw ground beef in a skillet.
  • Once the beef is no longer pink, stir in the 1 tablespoon smoked paprika and 4-6 garlic cloves (minced). Continue to cook until it begins to brown. If necessary, drain the fat.
    Stirring in spices to ground beef in a skillet.
  • In a small jug, whisk the 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. (You may add the sesame seeds in the sauce as well)
    A hand holding liquid over a skillet of ground beef.
  • As the beef starts to brown, pour over the sauce and stir until nicely coated, for about 2-3 minutes.
    Stirring ground beef in a skillet with a white spatula.
  • To assemble the bowl, divide the 4 cups cooked rice among 4 bowls and top with the ground beef.
    A plate of ground beef and rice with a skillet and serving spoon on the side.
  • Sprinkle it with 4 green onions (sliced) and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.

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Notes

 
  • Drain Excess Fat: If your ground beef is fatty, drain the excess fat after browning to keep the dish from being greasy.
  • Adjust Spice Level: Feel free to increase or decrease the hot sauce to suit your spice preference.
  • Use Fresh Garlic: Freshly minced garlic provides a more robust flavor than pre-minced varieties.

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1070mg | Potassium: 819mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 6mg