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!
Servings: 4 servings
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- As the beef starts to brown, pour over the sauce and stir until nicely coated, for about 2-3 minutes.
- To assemble the bowl, divide the 4 cups cooked rice among 4 bowls and top with the ground beef.
- Sprinkle it with 4 green onions (sliced) and 1 tbsp sesame seeds.
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- 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