Description
Skillet BBQ Beef and Rice is a flavorful, one-pan meal combining lean ground beef with sweet barbecue sauce, tender vegetables, and fluffy white rice. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a budget-friendly weeknight dinner, delivering balanced nutrition and rich taste in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Vegetables
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ¾ cup sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish, optional)
Sauces and Seasonings
- ¾ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Base
- 2 cups cooked white rice (cold or day-old)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef and Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and finely chopped sweet onion. Cook while breaking the meat apart with a spoon until the beef is browned and fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain any excess grease if necessary to avoid a greasy texture.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn it for optimal flavor.
- Simmer in Sauces: Pour in the BBQ sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything thoroughly to coat the beef evenly. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes to develop rich flavors.
- Combine Rice and Veggies: Stir in the cooked white rice along with the frozen peas and carrots. Add salt and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and the sauce is evenly distributed.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and top with sliced green onions for a fresh finish. Serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe uses day-old rice for best texture, preventing mushiness when reheated in the skillet.
- You can substitute frozen mixed veggies with fresh vegetables of your choice for variation.
- Drain excess grease thoroughly to keep the dish light and reduce fat content.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce when stirring in the BBQ sauce.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge and reheat quickly for an easy next-day meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1061 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
