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Minced rice in tomato sauce

Rice with Ground Meat in Tomato Sauce

Made from everyday ingredients—a main dish and dinner for the whole family! Rice with ground meat in tomato sauce is a quick, easy one-skillet meal. That's a real plus—fewer dishes to wash afterward. The meat makes the rice hearty, and the tomato sauce keeps it juicy.

Julia M.

Recipe author

Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Rice

0.5

Ground meat

250

Onion

Tomato paste

Vegetable oil

Water

300

Dry spices

Salt

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 17 % 5 g

Fats 40 % 12 g

Carbohydrates 43 % 13 g

176 kcal

GI: 21 / 79 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 30 min

Step 1:

How do you make rice with ground meat in tomato sauce? Gather your ingredients. Any ground meat works—beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or a blend. If it's frozen, take it out of the freezer ahead of time and let it thaw at room temperature. Use any rice you like—short-grain, long-grain, or parboiled—the only difference is the cooking time. Rinse the rice a few times in cold water.
Step 2:

Peel and finely chop the onion. Pour a little vegetable oil into a hot skillet and add the chopped onion. Fry it for 1–2 minutes over medium heat, until translucent.
Step 3:

Add the ground meat to the onion in the skillet. Cook everything together for a few minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula so the moisture cooks off and the meat browns a little.
Step 4:

For the sauce, stir the tomato paste into the water until it's evenly blended.
Step 5:

Pour the tomato sauce over the meat.
Step 6:

Then add the rinsed rice and pour in hot water so it sits just above the surface of the rice. Season with a little salt and spices to taste. Cover the skillet and cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes—the exact time depends on the type of rice. It should turn soft and absorb all the water. Keep an eye on the water level and how done the rice is, adding a splash more water during cooking if needed.
Step 7:

Once the rice is done, stir it together with the meat. Turn off the heat and let it sit under the lid a bit longer so the rice steams a little more. Spoon it onto a plate and serve hot. Enjoy!

This is a great dish to work into your everyday menu. It's tasty and filling, perfect for lunch or dinner, and it easily feeds the whole family. To mix up the flavor, add chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, or mushrooms to the skillet while it simmers—any mushrooms work, whether button or wild—and the dish only gains in nutrition. For a fresh touch, round out the meal with a vegetable salad or some sliced fresh vegetables. This dinner takes very little time, and the result never disappoints.
You can swap the tomato paste for canned tomatoes in their juice, fresh tomatoes, or ketchup.
Important! To make rice dishes turn out great every time, read our article on the fine points of choosing and cooking rice.
For the best results, use filtered or bottled water that's neutral in taste. Tap water can give the dish an off, characteristic aftertaste.