Slow Cooker Ground Beef & Tomato Rice

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic, then drain excess fat.
2. Add the beef to the slow cooker.
3. Stir in rice, tomato sauce, beef broth, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for about 2–3 hours, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir well, add cheddar cheese if desired, and let it melt.
6. Serve hot and enjoy!