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One pot curry rice and beef

One Pot Curry Rice and Beef

This One Pot Curry Beef and Rice is warm and comforting with ground beef, curry spices and fragrant basmati rice. Everything cooks together in a single pot in just about 30 minutes. Finished with sweet peas, fresh cilantro, and a spoonful of yogurt, this easy weeknight dinner is healthy, budget-friendly, and perfect for busy nights when you want real food without extra effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 430 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup white basmati rice dry
  • 2 1/4 cup beef bone broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce soy sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 small bunch cilantro chopped
  • Plain yogurt and/or fresh lemon juice for serving

Spices:

  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Remove the peas from the freezer and set aside to thaw.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Push the onions to one side of the pan. Add the ground beef in an even layer and press it down with a spatula. Let it cook undisturbed for 2–3 minutes so it browns on one side.
  • Sprinkle the curry powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt evenly over the beef. Add the sliced garlic and tomato paste. Break up the beef with the spatula and stir everything together until well combined. The beef should still be slightly undercooked.
  • Add the rice, beef bone broth, soy sauce, and a generous grind of black pepper. Stir to distribute the rice evenly. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover with the lid, and cook for 15 minutes at a bare simmer. Turn off the heat and let the pot sit, covered and undisturbed, for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork. Fold in the thawed peas and chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and plain yogurt if desired.

Notes

I use 93% lean ground beef. If you prefer a richer meal, you can use 85% but you may need to drain some of the fat before adding the spices.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcal
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