Description
Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet is a flavorful one-pan meal made with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, vegetables, and salsa. It’s a quick and hearty dinner that’s easy to make and packed with bold, Mexican-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup white or brown rice (uncooked)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Add uncooked rice and mix to combine with beef mixture.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, salsa, and beef broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
- Cover skillet with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- In the last 5 minutes of cooking, stir in corn and black beans. Cover and finish cooking.
- Once rice is cooked, remove from heat. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Use mild or hot salsa depending on your spice preference.Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.For a low-carb version, use cauliflower rice and adjust the cook time.Top with sour cream, avocado, or extra cheese for added richness.Use gluten-free salsa and broth to make this recipe gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
