Spanish Rice with Ground Beef

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Growing up, my mom made a version of Spanish rice with ground beef that was hearty enough that it stood on its own as a main dish. During a visit a few years ago, after missing her cooking desperately, I watched her prepare it and jotted down the recipe. (Don't worry, I checked with my mom and she's totally on board with sharing with you!) Serve on a bed of fresh spinach with a side of refried beans. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, cheese, avocado slices, and crushed chile flakes. The leftovers are great in burritos or served as a side dish.

Submitted by jubilation
Updated on November 26, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 3 cups water

  • 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon garlic salt

Directions

  1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water, rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, and garlic salt. Cook over high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.

  2. Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Recipe Tip

You can use ground turkey instead of ground beef if preferred.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

363 Calories
10g Fat
47g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 1463mg 64%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 68mg 5%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 659mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.