Description
Whip up your super easy mexican beef and rice skillet faster than you can say “dinner’s ready!” Friends and family will devour this one-pan wonder that brings zesty flavors straight from Mexico to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
Seasoning and Liquid:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Dice your onion and bell pepper into small, uniform pieces.
- Sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until they soften and become translucent. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 45-60 seconds.
- Introduce 1 pound ground beef to the skillet. Break the meat into small crumbles using a wooden spatula. Cook at medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until the beef browns completely.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet if your meat releases more than 2 tablespoons of grease. This keeps your dish from becoming too oily.
- Pour 1 cup long-grain rice, 1 can of drained black beans, 1 cup corn, and 1 cup diced tomatoes into the skillet. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon taco seasoning evenly across the mixture.
- Add 2 cups beef broth to the skillet. Stir all ingredients thoroughly to combine and distribute seasonings.
- Increase heat to high and bring the liquid to a rolling boil. Immediately reduce heat to low, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid.
- Simmer the mixture for 18-20 minutes without lifting the lid. The rice should absorb all liquid and become tender.
- Remove from heat and let the skillet sit, covered, for 5 additional minutes to finish cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Chop fresh cilantro and scatter across the top. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the dish lighter.
- Swap white rice for brown rice to boost fiber and nutritional content for a healthier version.
- For a gluten-free adaptation, check that your taco seasoning is certified gluten-free and use tamari instead of regular soy sauce.
- Fresh ingredients make a big difference, so use ripe tomatoes and crisp bell peppers when possible.
- Prep Time: 4-5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-27 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg