Description
This delightful dish combines the rich flavors of beef chorizo and succulent tomatoes, served over a perfectly cooked bed of rice. It’s a comforting meal that bursts with flavor and is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
- Beef Chorizo
- Ground Beef
- Long-grain white rice or basmati rice
- Canned diced tomatoes or fresh ripe tomatoes
- Yellow onion or red onion
- Garlic
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Beef broth or vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic. Dice your tomatoes if you're using fresh ones.
- Cook the Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Once hot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Brown the Meat: Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef and beef chorizo. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. This should take about 7-10 minutes.
- Add the Tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes (canned or fresh) along with their juices. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Add the Spices: Sprinkle in the paprika, cumin, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary. If you love spice, don’t hesitate to add red pepper flakes at this stage.
- Add the Rice: Stir in the rice until it’s well coated with the meat and tomato mixture.
- Pour in the Broth: Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.
- Fluff and Serve: After cooking, remove the skillet from the heat. Let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Ensure your broth is simmering before adding the rice for even cooking. You can sneak in veggies like bell peppers or peas for added nutrition and color.