Skillet BBQ Beef and Rice

The recipe in a skillet in a wooden spoon.

5 from 1 vote

Skillet BBQ Beef and Rice

Whip up this easy Skillet BBQ Beef and Rice made with ground beef, barbecue sauce, rice, and veggies. A quick, budget-friendly one-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword rice

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 387kcal

Author Stacie Vaughan

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
¾ cup sweet onion finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
¾ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup beef broth
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups cooked white rice cold or day-old
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 green onions sliced, for garnish, optional

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion and cook, breaking the meat up with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked—about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Stir in the garlic. Cook for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the BBQ sauce, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to coat the beef. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Stir in the cooked rice, frozen peas and carrots and salt and pepper. Mix everything thoroughly. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is heated through and the sauce is evenly distributed.
Top with sliced green onions before serving.

Notes

Cold or day-old rice works best because it holds its texture and won’t get mushy in the skillet.
Use your favorite BBQ sauce to change up the flavor—smoky, spicy, or sweet all work well.
You can swap the peas and carrots for other frozen vegetables you have on hand.
For a cheesy twist, stir in shredded cheddar or mozzarella just before serving.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat easily in the microwave or skillet.

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