This Creamy Ground Beef Rice Bowl Recipe is an easy dinner option that combines tender ground beef with creamy rice for a comforting meal. It’s a one-pot dish packed with flavor and perfect for busy weeknights.
With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, this ground beef recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Try customizing it with your choice of vegetables or spices.
Easy Ground Beef and Creamy Rice Bowl Recipe
In this recipe, ground beef is browned and then simmered with cream and rice until everything is perfectly tender. The dish takes about 30 minutes to make and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped parsley for garnish optional
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add the ground beef, cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in the uncooked rice and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in Cream: Once rice is cooked, stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Allow to simmer for an additional 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy beef and rice mixture into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 bowls
- Calories: 480kcal
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
