Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
A delicious Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet recipe that is easy to prepare and packed with protein.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef, 80/20 or 85/15
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or to taste
- 10 oz 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 tablespoon 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 include diced avocado, sliced black olives, diced fresh tomatoes, chopped green onion, pico de gallo, sour cream, sliced jalapeños, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 6servingsCalories: 586kcal
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