Step-by-Step: How to Cook One-Pot Beef & Rice

You don’t need a culinary degree for this, just one decent pot and a little patience.

Step 1: Brown the Beef

Heat a splash of olive oil in your pot, toss in the ground beef, and cook until it’s no longer pink. Break it up as you go. (Pro tip: use a wooden spoon.)

Step 2: Add Onion and Garlic

Throw in the onion and garlic. Stir until the onion looks soft and smells amazing.

Step 3: Season and Tomato Time

Sprinkle in the paprika and cumin. Then add the diced tomatoes. Stir well and let it simmer for a minute so everything gets cozy together.

Step 4: Rice + Broth

Add the rice and pour in the beef broth. Give it a good stir, bring it to a boil, then lower the heat and cover.

Step 5: Let It Do Its Thing

Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice absorbs the liquid. Try not to peek too often. (I know, easier said than done. But trust me, the rice hates being interrupted.)

Step 6: Fluff and Finish

Once the rice is tender, fluff it with a fork, taste for seasoning.