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Easy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet Recipe
Ten minutes of chopping, then this easy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet basically cooks itself. Taco-seasoned ground beef, basmati rice, black beans, corn, and a whole jar of salsa simmer together in one pot for a full Mexican dinner with no sides to plan. Welcome to team weeknight repeat.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound 85/15 ground beef
- 1 medium sweet onion diced
- 1 medium bell pepper diced
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 ¼ cups basmati rice rinsed and drained
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa mild or medium
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn rinsed and drained
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix*
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste*
- 1 small bunch cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice from 1 lime, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Add the ground beef to a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook for 7-8 minutes, or until no longer pink. Break the meat apart into smaller crumbles. Remove beef and place on a separate plate until needed.1 pound 85/15 ground beef
- Sauté the Onion: While the beef is cooking, prep the onion. Add onion to any grease remaining in the Dutch oven and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and continue sauteing for another 30 seconds.1 medium sweet onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in the rice, broth, salsa, corn, black beans, cooked beef, taco seasoning, and salt. Give it all a good stir. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until rice is tender.1 ¼ cups basmati rice, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa, 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix*, ½ teaspoon salt
- Finish and Serve: Once rice is fully cooked, mix in chopped cilantro and serve with freshly squeezed lime juice. Enjoy!1 small bunch cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice
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Notes
- Seasoning: This recipe is made using a homemade taco seasoning mix. If using a store-bought brand, you may need to adjust the amount of salt accordingly.
- Rice: Hold the rice under running water to remove the extra starch.
- Salsa: You can make your own salsa and taco seasoning to ensure the perfect amount of spice.
- Spice: Include chili powder, cayenne pepper, or even fresh jalapeño peppers for an added kick.
Nutrition
Calories: 534kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1256mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1133IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 4mg
