Minute Rice's Spanish Rice with Beef

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with Minute Rice's Spanish Rice with Beef—a quick, hearty, and flavorful one-skillet meal that comes together in just 30 minutes! Perfectly seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and paprika, this dish combines tender ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy Minute Rice, all simmered in a rich tomato sauce and chicken broth. The vibrant combination of diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic adds depth, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cilantro completes the dish with a touch of brightness. Ideal for busy nights, this easy Spanish rice with beef recipe serves four and pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad or warm tortillas. Your family will love this comforting, homemade classic packed with bold flavors and ready in no time!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup Minute Rice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley or cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.

Step 3

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet with the cooked beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then stir in the Minute Rice.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Step 7

After 5 minutes, remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow the rice to fully absorb the liquid.

Step 8

Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro, if desired.

Step 9

Serve the Spanish rice with beef warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1641.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1923.4

Total Fat 100.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 2937.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 101.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201.3mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 2372.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.4%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 32.8%