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Savory Beef, Beans, and Lemon Rice

Savory Beef, Beans, and Lemon Rice is a versatile and satisfying meal that can easily be adapted for both meat-lovers and vegetarians. Bursting with flavor, it can be served as a main dish, appetizer, or even a side.
3
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
883
CALORIES
$2.35
PER SERVING
Savory Beef, Beans, and Lemon Rice
Ingredients
VEGETARIAN VARIATION
3 SERVINGS
Vegetarian Ground Beef Substitute
8 oz vegetarian ground beef substitute
Olive Oil
3 tbsp olive oil
Onion
1 medium onion
finely chopped
Ground Beef
8 oz ground beef
Bell Pepper
1/2 whole bell pepper
chopped
Long Grain Rice
1 cup long grain rice
Allspice
1/2 tsp allspice
Tomato Paste
2 tbsp tomato paste
Boiling Water
2 cups boiling water
Potato
1 medium potato
quartered
Lemon
1 whole lemon
juiced
Red Beans
1/2 cup red beans
soaked and cooked
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp black pepper
Salt
salt
to taste
Directions
START WITH
15 min
PREP TIME
45 min
COOK TIME
1 hr
TOTAL TIME
1
Rinse the long grain rice under cold water, then soak it in water for 15-20 minutes. Set aside.
2
In a large pan, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring for 3 minutes.
3
Add the finely chopped onion to the pan and continue to cook for 3 more minutes.
4
Stir in the black pepper, allspice, and tomato paste. Cook until the beef is fully cooked.
5
Pour in 2 cups of boiling water, and then add the quartered potato, lemon juice, chopped bell pepper, and cooked red beans.
6
Bring the mixture in the pan to a boil again, then drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Season with salt to taste.
7
Once the water has come to a final boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan tightly, and cook for 25-30 minutes.
VEGETARIAN VARIATION
8
Substitute the ground beef with an equal amount of vegetarian ground beef substitute and follow the same preparation steps.
Health Info
Macros
80g
CARBS
46g
FAT
35g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE