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Easy One-Pot Spanish Rice with Ground Beef and Rotel

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A quick and easy one-pot meal combining ground beef, rice, and Rotel tomatoes for a flavorful and comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes until shimmering.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir to coat it well in the beef and oil mixture. Toast the rice for about 2 minutes until slightly nutty.
  5. Pour in the can of Rotel (with juices) and beef broth. Stir in cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid.
  7. Simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid, until the rice absorbs all the liquid and is tender.
  8. Turn off the heat and let it rest covered for 5 minutes to finish steaming.
  9. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Notes

If rice isn’t tender and liquid is gone, add a splash of hot water, cover, and cook a few more minutes. Rinse rice before cooking to prevent clumping. Keep lid on during simmer to trap steam. Use low heat to avoid burning. Adjust salt gradually as broth and Rotel vary in saltiness.

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Keywords: Spanish rice, ground beef, Rotel, one-pot meal, easy dinner, weeknight recipe, quick meal

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