Description
Smoky honey chili beef rice brings together a symphony of flavors that dance across your taste buds with incredible ease. Grab your skillet and prepare for a meal that delivers maximum satisfaction with minimal cleanup, perfect for those hungry evenings when comfort matters most.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Sliced jalapenos
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Saute 1 small chopped onion and 1 diced red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Move vegetables to one side of the skillet.
- Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes, breaking meat apart, until completely browned.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon coriander, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper over the meat and vegetables.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste and cook 1 minute to deepen flavors.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons honey over the beef mixture and blend thoroughly.
- Add 1 cup long-grain white rice to the skillet, coating grains in the mixture.
- Pour 2 cups beef broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce into the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- During last 5 minutes, stir in 1 cup frozen corn and 1 cup black beans.
- Remove skillet from heat and fluff rice with a fork. Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Cover skillet 2 minutes to melt cheese.
- Garnish with ¼ cup chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges and optional jalapeno slices.
Notes
- Check the rice package for specific cooking times, as different varieties might need slight adjustments in liquid and cooking duration.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to reduce excess grease and prevent a soggy final dish.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce and confirm all spices are certified gluten-free.
- If your skillet tends to stick, consider adding a touch more oil or using a non-stick pan to prevent rice from burning at the bottom.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 33-35 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg