One-Pot Ground Beef and Rice Skillet with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

A savory one-pot dish combining ground beef and fluffy rice with colorful bell peppers, simmered in a spiced tomato sauce. This American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground beef, long grain white rice, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 medium, diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 14 oz diced tomatoes (canned)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 diced red bell pepper, and 1 diced green bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté over medium heat for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until the tomato paste darkens slightly and the spices are fragrant.
4. Step 4: Pour in 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with their juices and 2 cups beef broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Add 1 cup long grain white rice and stir well. Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let the skillet rest covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.