Description
Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice is a flavorful one-pan meal packed with ground beef, rice, black beans, corn, and a blend of Mexican spices. Topped with melted cheese, cilantro, and served with lime wedges, this dish is a comforting and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground beef until browned.
- Add Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, beans, corn, and spices. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Melt Cheese and Garnish: Top with cheese, cover to melt. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeño or hot sauce.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
