Description
Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice dish that is perfect for a quick and satisfying meal. Packed with savory beef, tender rice, and a blend of Mexican-inspired spices, this one-pan dinner is sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges for serving
Ground Beef Mixture:
Rice Mixture:
Garnish:
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, cooking for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Cook Rice: Stir in rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish Dish: Stir in frozen corn and cook for another 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese over the top. Cover and let sit for 2 minutes to melt. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño with the onions.
- This dish is great for meal prep and reheats well.
- You can also make it with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-pan skillet, stovetop simmer
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
