Cozy Flavorful Jailhouse Rice Recipe
Cozy Flavorful Jailhouse Rice is a hearty and satisfying one-pot meal featuring seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and tender long-grain rice simmered together in a savory tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice (Use any long-grain rice variety.)
- 1 pound ground beef (or Halal sausage) (Substitute with turkey or vegetarian options if desired.)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color you prefer!)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (like peas or corn), thawed if frozen
Instructions
- Preparation In a pot of boiling water, cook 1 cup of long-grain rice according to package instructions, usually about 15-20 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat, then add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Brown Meat Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and brown the ground beef for about 5-7 minutes, ensuring even cooking.
- Add Garlic Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Simmer Sauce Mix in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and paprika, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients Stir in the cooked rice and thawed mixed vegetables, mixing gently to combine.
- Serve Serve hot, garnished with herbs or cheese as desired.
Notes
Keywords: jailhouse rice, ground beef rice recipe, one pot rice dish, savory beef and rice, quick rice skillet
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