Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet Recipe
This is a one-pan, 30-minute easy dinner that you'll make over and over. It's one of our favorite ways to use ground beef, and it is protein-packed between the meat and the beans. You can add your favorite taco toppings for serving and you'll love that this reheats well!
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 or 85/15
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 Tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
- 10 oz can Rotel Diced Tomatoes and Green Chilis , (Original)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, rinsed-frozen or canned
- ¾ cup jasmine rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 2 cups Mexican cheese, Colby jack, or equal parts mozzarella and cheddar
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and then add the ground beef. Sauté, breaking it apart with a spatula just until it’s no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until the onion is softened, another 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add taco seasoning and stir to combine.
- Add Rotel tomatoes with their juices, black beans, corn, and rice. Stir to combine.
- Add 2 cups chicken stock and salt, and bring to a light boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer on low for 15 minutes or until the rice is done cooking. Turn off the heat.
- Open the lid, sprinkle on the cheese, then cover and let it rest for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving, or use your favorite taco toppings*.
Notes
Optional Taco Toppings:
- Diced avocado or Guacamole
- Sliced black olives
- Diced fresh tomatoes
- Chopped green onion
- Pico de Gallo or Homemade Salsa
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapeños
- Lime wedges
Nutrition Facts
Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet Recipe
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
586
% Daily Value*
Fat
35
g
54
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
107
mg
36
%
Sodium
764
mg
33
%
Potassium
607
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
5
g
6
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
631
IU
13
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
349
mg
35
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
