Description
This Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet is a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s loaded with flavorful ground beef, a medley of vegetables, and fluffy rice, all simmered in a savory sauce and topped with melted cheese.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 or 85/15)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
- 10-ounce can RoTel diced tomatoes and green chilies (original)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned, rinsed
- 3/4 cup jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, Colby Jack, or equal parts mozzarella and cheddar
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown Beef and Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink. Add onion and sauté until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Season and Add Ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning. Add RoTel tomatoes with their juices, black beans, corn, and rice. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Pour in chicken stock and add salt. Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
- Melt Cheese: Turn off heat, sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let rest for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with your favorite taco toppings (see notes).
Notes
Optional Taco Toppings:
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- Diced avocado or guacamole
- Sliced black olives
- Diced fresh tomatoes
- Chopped green onions
- Pico de gallo or homemade salsa
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapeños
- Lime wedges
- Rice: You can use other types of rice, such as brown rice or long-grain white rice, but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preferred spice level.
- Make Ahead: This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
