Spanish Rice with Ground Beef

Name: Spanish Rice with Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 3 cups water; 1.5 cups uncooked white rice; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon garlic salt

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Growing up, my mom made a version of Spanish rice with ground beef that was hearty enough that it stood on its own as a main dish. During a visit a few years ago, after missing her cooking desperately, I watched her prepare it and jotted down the recipe. (Don't worry, I checked with my mom and she's totally on board with sharing with you!) Serve on a bed of fresh spinach with a side of refried beans. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, cheese, avocado slices, and crushed chile flakes.

Recipe by jubilation

Updated on January 14, 2022

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt

Directions

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water, rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, and garlic salt. Cook over high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.
Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

You can use ground turkey instead of beef, if preferred.

It's great for leftovers in burritos or as a side dish.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

363	Calories
10g	Fat
47g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 1463mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 29mg	144%
Calcium 68mg	5%
Iron 6mg	34%
Potassium 659mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.