Sautéed Ground Beef with Smoky Paprika and Tomato Rice

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

Rich ground beef cooked with smoky paprika paired with fluffy tomato-infused rice for a comforting and hearty dish. This Latin American-inspired Easter recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs ground beef, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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 (85% lean) ground beef
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup canned diced tomatoes
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp smoked paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup canned diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to combine.
5. Step 5: In a separate pot, rinse 1 cup long grain white rice under cold water. Add rice and 2 cups beef broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
6. Step 6: Fluff rice with a fork and stir in 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp lime juice, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
7. Step 7: Serve the smoky paprika ground beef over the tomato rice for a satisfying meal.