Best 10 Easy Spanish Rice And Beef Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, the harmonious marriage of Spanish rice and beef stands as a beacon of flavorful excellence. This classic dish, steeped in the vibrant traditions of Spanish cuisine, promises a tantalizing symphony of textures and flavors that will captivate your taste buds. With its vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and delectable taste, this dish is sure to become a mainstay in your culinary repertoire. Its versatility allows it to be customized to your preferences, making it a perfect choice for both casual family meals and elegant dinner parties. So, embark on a culinary journey to explore the secrets of this beloved dish and discover the best recipe for creating an unforgettable "easy Spanish rice and beef" experience in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

SPANISH RICE WITH GROUND BEEF



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This easy one-pot Spanish Rice with Ground Beef is an excellent side dish choice or add your favorite toppings for an economical, family-friendly meal.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Main Dish     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ pound lean ground beef
¾ cup diced green bell pepper (from one bell pepper)
¾ cup diced white or yellow onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
10 ounces Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilies (Original or Hot)
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
2 cups low sodium beef broth
½ cup frozen corn (don't thaw)
chopped cilantro (optional)
shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, chopped avocados, sliced green onions, sour cream, salsa

Steps:

  • Place a deep 12-inch skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break it up, until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain or blot excess grease if necessary. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally for 3 to 4 minutes, until the onion and bell pepper have softened slightly. Add the uncooked rice, Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning mix and stir to combine well. Stir in the broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Remove the cover and stir the mixture well. Stir in the frozen corn, cover the skillet and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Stir well and garnish with cilantro, if desired. Serve with any Mexican entrée, rolled in tortillas, or just add toppings and make it a meal!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Sodium 618 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPANISH RICE WITH GROUND BEEF



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I don't know the origin of this recipe, but it's one that has been in my family for a long time. I can remember eating it often as a little girl.-Beverly Austin, Fulton, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 bottle (32 ounces) tomato or vegetable juice
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in the onion, green pepper, garlic and chili powder. Cook and stir until the vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

SPANISH STYLE BEEF AND RICE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 36

2 cups beef stock
1 3/4 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups white enriched rice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
1 2/3 pounds ground sirloin
Salt and pepper
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1/3 palmful, twice
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls
Spicy Chopped Salad with Tortillas, recipe follows
4 long, mild to medium chile peppers, such as moderate heat poblano or mild Italian cubanelle
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling
1 clove garlic, cracked
10 ounces triple washed spinach, stems removed and coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup beef broth or chicken broth
3 cups leftover Spanish style beef and rice
1 cup tomato sauce
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack, smoked cheddar or pepper jack cheese
2 hears romaine lettuce, chopped
3 tablespoons canned or jarred sliced jalapenos, drained
3 tablespoons salad olives, Manzanilla with pimento, drained
1 vine ripe tomato, seeded and chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 cup broken tortilla chips, any variety
2 tablespoons taco sauce
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Heat beef stock, water and butter to a full boil. Add rice, reduce heat and cover pot. Cook 20
  • minutes, until tender and liquids are absorbed.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and beef and season with salt and pepper. Brown meat, 2 or 3 minutes. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, Worcestershire. Cook together 5 to 7 minutes, until veggies are just tender. Add tomato sauce, cloves, cumin and parsley. Bring mixture up to a bubble and reduce heat to low.
  • Combine cooked rice with meat mixture and serve with Spicy Chopped Salad wit and Taco Dressing, recipe follows. Reserve 1/2 of the beef and rice and freeze for stuffed peppers for another meal. Recipe follows.
  • * Please note: You can also choose to make the stuffed peppers in their entirety, then freeze and microwave when ready to serve for 12 to 15 minutes on high. Reheat with loose plastic over the dish to keep the peppers from splattering. If you do not have a carousel microwave, rotate peppers once during the reheating of your peppers.
  • Stuffed Peppers with Beef, Rice, Spinach and Cheese
  • Preheat a griddle or grill pan. Seed chile peppers. Drizzle peppers with a little oil and grill over medium high to high heat 3 or 4 minutes on each side, until tender. Transfer peppers to a broiler pan or baking sheet, hollow side up.
  • Place a small skillet on the stove top and add 1 tablespoon, 1 turn of the pan, olive oil and a crushed clove of garlic. Heat over medium flame and add spinach in bunches until it is all wilted and is giving off liquid. Season greens with salt and pepper. Remove spinach and drain. Set aside.
  • Preheat broiler to high.
  • Defrost beef and rice in microwave oven. Combine 1/2 cup broth and defrosted rice in the skillet you cooked the spinach in and reheat over medium flame. Add 1 cup tomato sauce and heat through.
  • Pile spinach and hot beef and tomato rice into peppers, mounding them up in the center of each pepper. Top liberally with grated cheese and melt cheese under broiler 3 to 5 minutes, then serve.
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: 15 to 20 minutes
  • Ease of preparation: easy
  • Spicy Chopped Salad with Tortillas
  • Combine salad ingredients in a bowl, toss with tortilla chip pieces. In a second bowl, combine taco sauce, lime juice, cilantro or parsley. Whisk in olive oil in a slow stream until dressing is combined. Toss salad with dressing to combine and coat ingredients evenly, then serve.
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Preparation time: 10 minutes
  • Cooking time: none
  • Ease of preparation: easy

SPANISH RICE



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Our flavorful Spanish rice is made with ground beef, rice, onion, chili sauce, bacon, sugar, and green bell pepper.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Side Dish

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 slices bacon
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup onion (chopped)
1/4 cup green bell pepper (chopped)
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 cup water
3/4 cup long-grain rice (uncooked)
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Dash ground black pepper
Optional: shredded Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • In a large, heavy skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; crumble after it has cooled down, and set aside. Drain most of the bacon grease from the skillet, leaving only a teaspoon or two.
  • Add ground beef to skillet; cook, breaking up, until browned.
  • Add chopped onion and green bell pepper; continue cooking until onion is tender.
  • Add tomatoes, water, rice, chili sauce, salt, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Before serving, top with the reserved crumbled bacon and, if desired, shredded Mexican cheese blend. Serves 6

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 973 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize 6 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

HAMBURGER SPANISH RICE



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Spanish rice recipes are a favorite busy-day dish for my husband and me. Even though we're retired, I often work on crafts or paint right up to mealtime. -Bernice Morris, Marshfield, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
3/4 cup hot water
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the beef, onion, green pepper and rice. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until the rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

BEEF SPANISH RICE



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Make and share this Beef Spanish Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amber Matlock

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 cup rice
1 cup beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 ounces tomato paste
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 ounces diced green chilies, undrained
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 dash pepper
1 dash red pepper flakes
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Steps:

  • 1. Brown the ground beef with the bell pepper and onion until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent.
  • 2. Drain ground beef and return to pan.
  • 3. Add remaining ingredients (except for cilantro). Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is done.
  • 4. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.5, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 51.5, Sodium 905.2, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 10.7, Protein 21.1

SPANISH RICE WITH GROUND BEEF



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Growing up, my mom made a version of Spanish rice with ground beef that was hearty enough that it stood on its own as a main dish. During a visit a few years ago, after missing her cooking desperately, I watched her prepare it and jotted down the recipe. (Don't worry, I checked with my mom and she's totally on board with sharing with you!) Serve on a bed of fresh spinach with a side of refried beans. Garnish with fresh diced tomatoes, green onions, cheese, avocado slices, and crushed chile flakes.

Provided by jubilation

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
3 cups water
1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in water, rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, and garlic salt. Cook over high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46.8 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1463.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

MINUTE RICE'S SPANISH RICE WITH BEEF



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Make and share this Minute Rice's Spanish Rice with Beef recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Andy Wold

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb ground beef
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups Minute Rice

Steps:

  • Brown meat, breaking the pieces and stirring (about 5 minutes).
  • Add corn, water, tomatoes and seasonings.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Stir in rice.
  • Cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.4, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 57.8, Sodium 596.6, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.8, Protein 21.8

EASY SPANISH RICE CASSEROLE



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This was a standard when I was growing up. I love it. It's a very tasty and kid-friendly casserole, works as meal or a side. It can be a little bland, so add some hot sauce on top for the grownups.

Provided by Adam S

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, halved
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
salt to taste
4 cups cooked white rice
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Partially drain fat from the skillet.
  • Heat remaining bacon fat in the skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in the fat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper, and salt; continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add cooked rice to sauce mixture. Transfer rice and sauce mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  • Crumble bacon. Stir 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese and 3/4 of the crumbled bacon into the hot rice mixture until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 9x11-inch glass oven-proof dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon and Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese on top is bubbly, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 752.6 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1239.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SPANISH BEEF AND RICE BAKE RECIPE



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This Spanish Beef and Rice Bake is one of the best Mexican dishes that comes together quickly on a busy night! It's one of our favorite family dinner recipes.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound lean ground beef ((can also use ground turkey))
1/2 onion (minced)
1 green bell pepper (minced)
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained ((14.5 ounces))
1 cup water
1/2 cup salsa
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
ground black pepper (to taste)
1 can refried beans ((15 ounce))
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, lower heat to medium low heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, salsa, rice, chili sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
  • Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Press down firmly into the pan, then spread refried beans on the top and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 904 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to evenly distribute heat and prevent the rice from sticking.
  • Toast the rice in the pot before adding the liquid to enhance its flavor.
  • Use a flavorful broth or stock to add depth to the dish.
  • Season the rice to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Let the rice rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the rice with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, sour cream, or salsa.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice and beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With its combination of savory beef, fluffy rice, and flavorful spices, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this Spanish rice and beef recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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