Greek-Style Beef & Rice Skillet: Pilafi me Keema

This beef and rice skillet is loaded with Greek flavor and ready in under an hour. It's the perfect weeknight meal and so easy to put together.

📝 Ingredients

• 1-pound lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 5-6 garlic cloves, chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• 7 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 1 and 1/2 cups Basmati rice

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Rinse the rice in a large bowl 4-5...: Rinse the rice in a large bowl 4-5 times or until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cool water for 15 minutes or until the meat is ready.
2. 2Combine olive oil and onion in a large...: Combine olive oil and onion in a large skillet and cook over medium heat until soft and golden. About 8 minutes.
3. 3Add garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or...: Add garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes or until soft.
4. 4Add ground beef and cook over medium-high heat...: Add ground beef and cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
5. 5Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper...: Season with salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Add tomatoes and cook (covered) for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
6. 6Add the diced bell peppers and cook for...: Add the diced bell peppers and cook for 5 minutes or until softened. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add the parsley and mix it together.
7. 7Drain the rice and add it to the...: Drain the rice and add it to the pot along with 1 and ½ teaspoons of salt and 1 and ½ cups of water.
8. 8Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the...: Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover the skillet with the lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
9. 9Fluff the rice and serve with feta, tzatziki,...: Fluff the rice and serve with feta, tzatziki, and a salad. Enjoy!