Eating on a Dime (Restaurant Copycat)

⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Eating on a Dime (Restaurant Copycat)

Nutrition Facts

Calories
N/A
Protein
N/Ag
Carbs
N/Ag
Fiber
N/Ag

Health Benefits

Ingredients

  • - 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • - 2 medium yellow onions, finely diced
  • - 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • - 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • - 1 cup beef broth
  • - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • - Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 11. Cook rice in salted water according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. 22. Heat vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. 33. Brown ground beef, breaking into small crumbles, until no pink remains, about 6-7 minutes.
  4. 44. Add finely diced onions and bell peppers. Sauté until vegetables soften and begin to caramelize, approximately 4-5 minutes.
  5. 55. Stir in minced garlic, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. 66. Incorporate tomato paste, stirring to coat meat and vegetables thoroughly.
  7. 77. Pour in diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and oregano.
  8. 88. Reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until sauce thickens.
  9. 99. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  10. 1010. Plate by creating a bed of rice, topping with beef mixture, and garnishing with fresh chopped cilantro.