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Easy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet Recipe
Busy weeknights just got easier (and more delicious!) with this Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet! It's a one-pot meal, full of Mexican flavors, that will make your whole family want to go back for seconds.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil avocado or olive
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15 or 90/10
- 1 small sweet onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 ¼ cups long grain white rice rinsed and drained
- 2 cups broth chicken or vegetable, regular sodium
- 15 ounces jar salsa mild or medium
- 15 ounces can corn rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces can black beans rinsed and drained
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix*
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste*
- 1 small bunch cilantro finely chopped
- ½ lime juice
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Add oil to a large Dutch oven over medium heat along with the ground beef. Cook for 6-7 minutes, or until no longer pink. Break the meat apart into smaller crumbles. Remove beef and place on a separate plate until needed.1 tablespoon oil, 1 pound 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 small sweet onion, 3 cloves garlic
- 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 long grain white rice, 2 cups broth, 15 ounces jar salsa, 15 ounces can corn, 15 ounces 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, ½ lime
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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: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1975mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1229IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 4mg
