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Super Easy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet


  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None specified

Description

A warm, hearty, and flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender rice, juicy beef, soft peppers, onions, and melty cheese, all seasoned with taco spices.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, and beef broth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
  5. Stir in the cheese until melted and well combined.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

This recipe is flexible; feel free to adjust the spice level or swap proteins as desired. It makes great leftovers and can be easily doubled for larger groups.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: beef, rice, skillet, one-pan, easy recipes, Mexican food, comfort food