One-Pot Spiced Ground Beef and Tomato Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A hearty one-pot meal combining savory ground beef, aromatic spices, and tender tomato-infused rice for a quick and satisfying dinner. This Latin American-inspired meal-prep recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, medium onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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, diced medium onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
• 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, cooking for 1 minute until spices are aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice and 14 oz canned diced tomatoes (with juice), stirring to coat the rice in the spices and tomato mixture.
5. Step 5: Pour in 2 1/2 cups beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, fluff rice with a fork, and stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.