Description
A hearty and comforting one-pot dish, Italian Beef and Rice combines savory ground beef, tender rice, and classic Italian herbs in a rich tomato base—perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups beef broth
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, and cook for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, beef broth, basil, oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the rice and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, stir in grated Parmesan, and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add more red pepper flakes or hot sauce for extra spice.
Stir in chopped spinach or kale for added greens.
Mix in shredded mozzarella for extra cheesiness.
Top with breadcrumbs and broil for a stovetop casserole feel.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
