You guys, this isn’t even really a recipe, it’s just a easy idea should you need one.
We are always looking for simple weeknight suppers (especially ones where we can add extra protein!), and this one is on repeat over here. To really simplify it, I buy frozen rice from either Trader Joe’s or Walmart because…it tastes just like one from a rice cooker but in a fraction of the time. It truly is the simplest and easiest way to add rice to any meal.
Easy and delish!
Enjoy! xx
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Easy Weeknight Meat Sauce & Rice
- Yield: 4 to 6 1x
Description
We are always looking for simple weeknight suppers (especially ones where we can add extra protein!), and this one is on repeat over here. To really simplify it, I buy frozen rice from either Trader Joe’s or Walmart because…it tastes just like one from a rice cooker but in a fraction of the time. It truly is the simplest and easiest way to add rice to any meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of ground beef
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- salt and pepper
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 6 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
- 1 (or 2!) jars of your favorite marinara sauce
- enough rice to feed your crew (we use 2 boxes of frozen rice)
- grated Parmesan cheese to garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot, begin browning your ground beef in a big drizzle of EVOO over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, in a second skillet, begin sautéing your onion in a drizzle of EVOO as well also over medium-high heat. We use two different skillets to speed this up.
- Once your onions are nice and sautéed, stir in your chopped garlic for about a minute and then pour this mixture down into your browned ground beef. Stir until it’s combined and add in a big pinch of both salt and pepper.
- Next, stir in your favorite marinara sauce and let it simmer just a minute.
- When you’re ready to eat, add your hot rice to the ground beef mixture, toss and serve with a bit of Parmesan to garnish.
Notes
Two pans just really speeds this up. The beef can brown, the onion can sauté, you add them together along with a jar of your favorite sauce and bam, it’s done and extra flavorful. Of course, you could use pasta instead of rice in this too. Not a recipe, an easy idea!
Carrie says
I love these easy meal ideas! Sometimes I just don’t want to follow a recipe but just need a quick idea for what to throw together.
Sl says
I make something like this with salsa instead of marinara sauce. So quick and delicious! I also make rice when I have extra time and freeze it to use later. So easy and cheaper than buying it frozen. Thanks for alk your delicious recipes!!