Description
This Skillet BBQ Beef and Rice recipe is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal combining lean ground beef, savory BBQ sauce, and tender vegetables with fluffy cooked rice. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it comes together in just 30 minutes and delivers comforting, hearty flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ¾ cup sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups cooked white rice (cold or day-old)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Onion: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped sweet onion. Cook while breaking apart the meat with a spoon until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant, enhancing the flavor of the dish.
- Incorporate Sauces and Broth: Pour in the BBQ sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything to coat the beef evenly. Allow the mixture to simmer for 3–5 minutes to meld flavors together and reduce slightly.
- Add Rice and Vegetables: Stir in the cooked white rice, frozen peas and carrots, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are combined well.
- Heat Through: Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and the sauce is evenly distributed throughout the dish.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and top with sliced green onions, if desired, for a fresh, mild onion flavor and a touch of color before serving.
Notes
- This recipe is a quick and budget-friendly one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
- Using cold or day-old cooked rice helps prevent the dish from becoming mushy.
- You can customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand or your preferences.
- Adjust the salt and pepper to taste, especially if your BBQ sauce is already salty.
- For a spicier twist, consider adding a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1061 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
