One-Pot Persian Beef and Green Bean Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-03 · Updated 2026-06-03

A comforting one-pot dish combining ground beef, green beans, and fragrant Persian spices with tomato sauce and basmati rice for an easy weeknight meal. This Middle Eastern-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, green beans, basmati rice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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 pound ground beef
• 2 cups, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces green beans
• 1 1/2 cups, rinsed basmati rice
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 3 cups water or beef broth
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 2, minced garlic cloves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium diced onion and sauté for 4 minutes until soft and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 pound ground beef and 2 minced garlic cloves, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Cook for 5 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 3 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and tomato paste darkens slightly.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups trimmed and cut green beans, 1 1/2 cups rinsed basmati rice, and 3 cups water or beef broth; stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let the pot sit covered for 10 minutes to steam.
7. Step 7: Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve warm for a hearty Persian-inspired meal.