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One Skillet Ground Beef and Wild Rice

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A hearty one-skillet meal made with savory ground beef, tender wild rice, colorful vegetables, and nutrient-rich rainbow chard for a balanced and comforting dinner.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound grass-fed ground beef
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, cored and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup wild rice, uncooked
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth or chicken broth
  • 1 small bunch rainbow chard, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped red onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Push onions to one side and add the ground beef. Sear undisturbed for 2–3 minutes per side, then break into crumbles.
  3. Stir in garlic, bell pepper, sea salt, oregano, paprika, nutmeg, wild rice, and broth. Mix well and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes until rice is tender and most liquid is absorbed.
  5. Add chopped rainbow chard on top, cover, and cook for 3 additional minutes until wilted.
  6. Remove lid, stir thoroughly, and serve warm.

Notes

  • For a grain-free option, omit wild rice and broth and cook beef with vegetables until tender.
  • Substitute vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, or butternut squash.
  • Spinach or kale can replace rainbow chard.
  • For low-FODMAP, omit onion and garlic and use ground ginger instead.
  • Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for extra heat.
  • Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • Freeze up to 2 months and thaw overnight before reheating.

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