Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped red or yellow onion
  • 1 lb lean ground beef ((85 - 90%))
  • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper ((1 medium))
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic ((4 cloves))
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes ((optional))
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice, (plus wedges for serving)

Instruction

  • Heat a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute 2 minutes.
  • Crumble in beef and add bell pepper. Cook and let brown, tossing and breaking up occasionally, until cooked through, about 7 - 9 minutes, while adding in garlic during the last 2 minutes.
  • Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in chicken broth, paprika, oregano, cumin and red pepper flakes and bring mixture to a simmer. 
  • Mix in rice, bring to a boil and let boil 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover skillet and let rest 8 minutes.
  • Toss in parsley, cilantro and lime. Serve with lime wedges for spritzing.