Delicious and Easy Beef Spanish Rice Recipe

This recipe for Mark's Quick Beef Spanish Rice is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family. Made with tender beef, fragrant onions and garlic, and a blend of spices, this dish is bursting with flavor. The addition of rice and tomatoes creates a hearty and filling meal that everyone will love. With just a few simple steps, you can have this delicious and satisfying dish on the table in no time. Serve it as a main course or as a side dish alongside your favorite Mexican-inspired dishes.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Lime wedges, for serving

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spoon.
2. Add the diced onions, minced garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
3. Stir in the long-grain white rice, diced tomatoes (with their juices), chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
4. Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the frozen peas. Cover the skillet and let it sit for a few minutes until the peas are heated through.
6. Sprinkle the chopped fresh cilantro over the top of the beef Spanish rice and serve with lime wedges on the side.

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