Baked Spanish Rice and Beef

Easy one-pot dinner with beef, rice, and spices.

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 2

Heat a 4- to 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add tomatoes, rice, onion, green bell pepper, browning sauce, salt, chili powder, pepper, and thyme. Cover.

Step: 3

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring after 20 minutes, until rice is tender, about 1 hour 10 minutes.

Per Serving: 440 calories; protein 24.9g; carbohydrates 49.5g; fat 14.2g; cholesterol 71mg; sodium 1117.2mg.

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