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Cowboy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

An EASY comfort food recipe with just 5 main ingredients made with everyday staples!! Juicy beef, tender rice, and just the right amount of kick from the salsa make this an automatic FAMILY FAVORITE!! 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 524 kcal
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil or as desired
  • 1 large sweet Vidalia onion diced small
  • 1 pound ground beef I used 90% lean
  • 1 large red bell pepper seeded and diced small
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 2 cups cooked rice use one 8.8-ounce packet Uncle Ben's Ready Rice to save time
  • one 13-ounce jar cowboy caviar salsa or a corn and bean-based salsa
  • salt and pepper optional and to taste
  • fresh parsley optional for garnishing (cilantro or green onions may be substituted)

Instructions

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  1. To a large skillet, add the olive oil, onion, and saute over medium-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes; stir intermittently.
  2. Add the beef, red bell pepper, and saute for about 5 minutes, or until beef is cooked through; stir and crumble beef as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir constantly.
  4. Add the cooked rice, cowboy caviar*, and stir to combine. Turn off the heat, taste the dish, and if desired, add salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Optionally garnish with parsley and serve immediately. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.

Notes

  • If you can't find Cowboy Caviar because you don't have a Trader Joe's in your area or don't order it online, and are using another salsa, make sure it's a thick and chunky salsa. You don't want a thinner/runnier salsa like you'd use for dipping chips.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 428mg (143%) Sodium 1088mg (45%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g 112%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 428mg 143%
Sodium 1088mg 45%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.