Name: Mexican ground beef and rice bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1/4 cup white rice; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 6 oz 93% lean ground beef; 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil; 1/3 cup yellow onion, diced; 1.5 oz green bell pepper, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 3 tbsp beef broth; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Nutrition

Per serving

518 calories

Protein: 41g; 33% of calories
Carbs: 47g; 37% of calories
Fat: 17g; 30% of calories

Instructions

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

In a small pot, combine the rice, water, and half the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking the meat up with a spoon, for 6 to 8 minutes until the beef is opaque and cooked through. Done when opaque and 160°F.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, the rest of the salt, and the beef broth. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid has slightly reduced and thickened into a light sauce.
Fluff the rice with a fork and place it in a bowl. Top with the Mexican beef mixture and garnish with the chopped cilantro.

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