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Mom’S Spanish Rice

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This hearty Spanish Rice dish combines tender ground beef with fluffy rice simmered in a savory tomato and beef broth. The addition of soy sauce and bouillon creates a deep, umami-rich flavor profile that feels like a warm hug. It&# 226;€™s a quick, satisfying one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. The rice absorbs all the delicious juices, resulting in a moist and flavorful bite every time. Simple ingredients come together to create a home-style classic that is both economical and deeply comforting. Serve it as a main course with a side salad or some crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 534.7
Description
This hearty Spanish Rice dish combines tender ground beef with fluffy rice simmered in a savory tomato and beef broth. The addition of soy sauce and bouillon creates a deep, umami-rich flavor profile that feels like a warm hug. It&# 226;€™s a quick, satisfying one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd. The rice absorbs all the delicious juices, resulting in a moist and flavorful bite every time. Simple ingredients come together to create a home-style classic that is both economical and deeply comforting. Serve it as a main course with a side salad or some crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoon Salad oil
  • 1 1/3 cup Rice
  • 2 tablespoon Minced onion
  • 1 pound Ground beef/chuck/hamburger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Oz cans tomato sauce
  • 1 Beef Bouillon cube
  • 1 cup Hot water
  • 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat the salad oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the ground beef to the hot oil and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
  3. 3
    Stir in the minced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. 4
    Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat with the beef fat and onion mixture for 1 minute.
  5. 5
    Pour in the tomato sauce, hot water, soy sauce, and crumble the beef bouillon cube into the mixture.
  6. 6
    Stir in both amounts of salt (1/2 tsp and 1 tsp) and any other desired seasonings.
  7. 7
    Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  8. 8
    Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 534.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.8g45%
Saturated Fat 9.6g48%
Cholesterol 108.0mg36%
Sodium 7722.8mg322%
Total Carbohydrate 25.9g9%
Dietary Fiber 1.2g5%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 39.0g78%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: spanish rice, ground beef, one pot meal, beef and rice, tomato sauce, comfort food, easy dinner, budget meal, skillet meal, family dinner, quick recipe, meat and rice
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