
Classic Ground Beef and Rice Skillet
A simple and satisfying one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef and fluffy rice, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
(paid link) - 1 cup white rice
(paid link) - 2 cup water
(paid link) - 1 medium onion
(paid link) - 2 cloves garlic
(paid link) - 2 tbsp olive oil
(paid link) - 2 tbsp soy sauce
(paid link) - ½ tsp black pepper
(paid link) - 1 tsp salt
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Instructions
- 1
Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5 min
- 3
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
1 min
- 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
7 min
- 5
Stir in the uncooked white rice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper.
- 6
Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- 7
Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
15 min
- 8
Let stand covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.
5 min