Save A hearty, budget-friendly one-pan meal featuring ground beef or turkey, colorful vegetables, and fluffy rice cooked together for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
I discovered this skillet on a busy weeknight when I needed something fast and filling. It became a staple when my kids requested it again because of the mix of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- Ground beef or ground turkey: 1 lb (450 g)
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Red bell pepper: 1, diced
- Frozen corn: 1 cup (150 g)
- Frozen peas: 1 cup (150 g)
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Rice: 1 cup (200 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed
- Broth: 2¼ cups (540 ml) chicken or vegetable broth
- Kosher salt: 1½ tsp
- Black pepper: ½ tsp
- Smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- Dried oregano: ½ tsp
- Chili powder (optional): ½ tsp
- Chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (optional): 2 tbsp
- Shredded cheese (optional): ½ cup (50 g)
Instructions
- Brown the meat
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 4 minutes. Drain fat if necessary.
- Sauté veggies
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add rice and frozen veggies
- Add the rinsed rice, corn, and peas. Stir to combine.
- Season
- Sprinkle in salt, pepper, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili powder if using. Mix well.
- Pour broth
- Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Simmer
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Rest and fluff
- Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Garnish and serve
- Top with chopped parsley or cilantro and shredded cheese, if desired. Serve hot.
Save This skillet is always on our family's weekly rotation. It brings everyone to the table, and there's rarely a crumb left behind!
Required Tools
Large deep skillet with lid, cutting board, chefs knife, wooden spoon or spatula, measuring cups and spoons.
Allergen Information
Contains none as written, but add cheese for dairy. Broth brands can vary, so always check for gluten or other hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving without cheese: 390 calories, 11 g total fat, 46 g carbohydrates, 25 g protein.
Save Enjoy this fuss-free, satisfying skillet fresh or pack up leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. Add your favorite extra veggies to make it your own!
Common recipe questions
- → Can I substitute ground turkey for ground beef?
Yes, ground turkey works well as a leaner alternative and cooks similarly in this skillet method.
- → What vegetables can I add or swap in this dish?
Zucchini, carrots, green beans, or extra frozen peas and corn can be used based on preference or availability.
- → Is it possible to use brown rice instead of white rice?
Brown rice can be used, but requires more cooking liquid and a longer simmering time to become tender.
- → How do I prevent the rice from sticking to the skillet?
Stir the rice briefly after adding it and avoid reducing the broth too rapidly to prevent sticking. Using a well-seasoned or non-stick skillet helps.
- → Can this skillet meal be prepared ahead and reheated?
Yes, it holds up well for meal prep and can be refrigerated and reheated without losing flavor or texture.