Description
Flavorful Jailhouse Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that combines seasoned beef, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy rice. This hearty dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or feeding a hungry crowd.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 finely diced yellow onion
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium and add diced onion and green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Build the Flavor Base: Return the browned beef to the pot and add chili powder, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir well and let spices toast for about 1 minute.
- Add Liquids and Rice: Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine. Add the rinsed rice and kidney beans, stirring gently to distribute.
- Simmer to Perfection: Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Rest and Fluff: After cooking, remove from heat and let rest for 5-10 minutes with the lid on. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with plant-based ground or a mix of lentils and mushrooms. Adjust spices to taste for more heat or add extra vegetables as desired.