One-Pot Beefy Broccoli Rice
A delicious One-Pot Beefy Broccoli Rice recipe that combines ground beef, rice, broccoli, and cheese for a hearty main dish.
Equipment
- non-stick pot
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef ground round or sirloin works great
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
- 3 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoon beef bouillon granules or 2 cubes
- 2 cups rice medium-grain
- 1 lb frozen cut broccoli
- ½ can mild Rotel adjust to taste
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Colby Jack
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Brown beef with onions and garlic. Season with creole seasoning as you start to brown it.
- While meat is browning, mix warm water with bouillon granules and let sit.
- Once beef is browned and onions are clear, add bouillon mixture, rice, broccoli, and Rotel. Stir.
- Bring it to a boil and then cover and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 20 minutes. Do not lift lid during this time. Stir and check to see if rice is done. If not, add a little more water, cover and cook a little longer.
- Taste and season a little more if you prefer.
- Top with cheese, cover, and let cheese melt. Serve with a little fresh parsley.
Notes
I only add a half-can of Rotel because I have a few picky eaters. Go ahead and add the whole can if you'd like. Use a non-stick pot for easy clean-up. I use medium-grain rice. You may want to increase the cooking time for long grain or brown rice. Beef broth can be substituted for water with bouillon granules/cubes. I use different cheeses and whatever I have on hand. Colby Jack or Cheddar are usually my go-to cheeses for one-pot meals.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 570kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 42gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 4mg
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