Description
One Pot Sloppy Joe Ground Beef and Rice is a comforting, flavor-packed dish that combines savory ground beef with fluffy rice in a rich sauce. This easy-to-make recipe requires minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With its nostalgic flavors, this one-pot wonder will have everyone returning for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mix of colors)
- 1 cup sloppy joe sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in a large pot over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil for 4-5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the sloppy joe sauce and chicken broth until well combined.
- Add the rice and stir to ensure it's submerged in the mixture.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes until rice absorbs the liquid.
- Fluff with a fork, sprinkle with cheddar cheese if desired, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg