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Flavor-Packed Spanish Rice – A Hearty One-Pot Meal

When you’re craving something filling, flavorful, and easy to make, this Beefy Spanish Rice hits all the marks. This dish is loaded with savory spices, hearty ground sirloin, and perfectly cooked rice, creating a one-pot meal that’s rich, comforting, and full of flavor.

Plus, I captured the whole cooking process in a video reel available on all social channels for an up-close look at this recipe’s magic in action!

This beefy Spanish rice is also a perfect go-to recipe for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week. The balance of tender ground beef, a variety of colorful peppers, and the sweetness from tomatoes and brown sugar makes each bite irresistible.

The combination of savory spices like cumin, chili powder, and Italian seasoning brings an authentic taste to the dish while making it approachable for any home cook. Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large sweet onion, chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large can of stewed tomatoes (25 – 30 ounces)
• 1 cup Heinz ketchup
• 1 small can tomato paste (6 ounces)
• 1 bottle of water (use the empty ketchup bottle to measure)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• Coarse ground garlic salt (such as Lawry’s) to taste
• Seasoned salt, to taste
• Seasoned pepper, to taste
• 2 bags Success Rice (or other boil-in-bag rice)

Directions

1. Prep and Sauté
   Start by chopping the onion and both bell peppers. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and peppers, sautéing until they become golden brown and caramelized.
2. Cook the Ground Sirloin
   In a separate skillet, cook the ground sirloin until it’s fully browned and no pink remains. Drain the cooked sirloin on paper towels to remove excess fat, then add it to the pot with the onions and peppers.
3. Add the Seasonings and Sauces
   Sprinkle the garlic salt, seasoned salt, and pepper over the beef mixture. Stir in the stewed tomatoes, ketchup, tomato paste, and water. Use a knife to chop the tomatoes right in the can if you prefer smaller pieces. Add the chili powder, Italian seasoning, oregano, cumin, and brown sugar, then stir everything together.
4. Simmer and Cook the Rice
   Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer, allowing all the flavors to meld. Meanwhile, bring a pot of water to boil and cook the Success Rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain the rice well.
5. Combine and Finish
   Gently fold the rice into the meat mixture, stirring just enough to incorporate it without making the dish too thick. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is both satisfying and easy to make, bringing a taste of classic Spanish-inspired flavors to your table in less than an hour. Each spoonful offers a wonderful combination of textures – juicy tomatoes, tender rice, and flavorful ground beef.

It’s perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or potlucks, and with ingredients like sirloin and colorful vegetables, it’s both filling and nourishing. Don’t forget to check out the video reel on social channels for step-by-step visuals to help bring this dish to life!

This Beefy Spanish Rice is best enjoyed warm and garnished with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a dash of extra seasoning if you prefer. It’s also fantastic for leftovers! The bold flavors develop even more over time, making it even better the next day.