Spanish Rice with Ground Beef
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted September 30, 2026Share
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1 pound lean ground beef
3 cups water
1.5 cups uncooked white rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 small onion, diced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic salt
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Step 1 (Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef until it is brown and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Then add water, rice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, chili powder, and garlic salt. Cook over high heat until boiling, about 5 minutes.)
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Step 2 (Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 10g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 50mg
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Sodium 1463mg
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Total Carbohydrate 47g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 20g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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