Spicy Ground Beef and Tomato Skillet with Broccoli and Rice
Spicy Ground Beef and Tomato Skillet with Broccoli and Rice
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces, undrained
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the long-grain white rice, 3 cups of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min
- 2
While the rice cooks, prepare the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Add aromatics and spices: Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min
- 4
Simmer the skillet: Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, beef broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the broccoli florets, cover the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Combine and serve: Taste the beef and tomato mixture and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve the spicy ground beef and broccoli skillet over the fluffy white rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Ground Beef and Tomato Skillet with Broccoli and Rice
Ingredients
For the Skillet
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean
- 1 yellow onion, medium, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces, undrained
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 cups broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (Optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the long-grain white rice, 3 cups of water, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 25 min - 2
While the rice cooks, prepare the skillet: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Add aromatics and spices: Reduce heat to medium. Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet with the beef and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
⏱️ 6 min - 4
Simmer the skillet: Stir in the undrained diced tomatoes, beef broth, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Add the broccoli florets, cover the skillet, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Combine and serve: Taste the beef and tomato mixture and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve the spicy ground beef and broccoli skillet over the fluffy white rice. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min