Easy Low Sodium Beef & Rice Skillet: A One-Pot 30-Minute Meal
A quick and easy one pot meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ground beef, rice, and veggies come together in just 30 minutes for a hearty, flavorful dinner that's low in sodium and high in comfort. Customize with your favorite vegetables or swap out the rice to make it your own!
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 3 tsp garlic powder or 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 10 oz unsalted diced tomatoes canned or fresh
- 1 cup Jasmine rice
- 1½ cups unsalted beef broth
- 1 tbsp lower sodium Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Start by browning your ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Once it’s cooked through, drain any extra fat.
- Dice the onion, bell pepper(s) and garlic (if using fresh garlic)
- Toss in your diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until everything’s softened and smelling amazing.
- Add your tomatoes, rice, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper to the skillet. Stir it all up, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid’s absorbed. Give it a quick fluff with a fork before serving!
Notes
Helpful Tips:
- Grease Cleanup Hack: Line your sink or a small bowl with aluminum foil to catch grease drippings when draining the cooked ground beef. Once it cools, simply fold up the foil and toss it—no mess!
- Customize Your Rice: Jasmine rice cooks in about 20 minutes, but if you prefer brown rice or wild rice, just add extra broth and adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Veggie Boost: Feel free to add extra veggies like zucchini, mushrooms, or spinach to increase the nutritional value and add variety.
- Low Sodium Worcestershire Sauce: Be sure to use a lower sodium version of Worcestershire sauce to keep the sodium content in check, or omit it if necessary.
- Batch Cooking: This recipe reheats well, so make a larger batch and enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day—easy meal prep!
- Double Check Labels: Always check the sodium content on your canned tomatoes, broth, and seasonings to ensure they fit your low sodium goals.