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Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet Recipe
This is a one-pan, 30-minute easy dinner that you'll make over and over. It's one of our favorite ways to use ground beef, and it is protein-packed between the meat and the beans. You can add your favorite taco toppings for serving and you'll love that this reheats well!
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 586 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or 85/15
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 4 Tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ tsp fine sea salt or to taste
- 10 oz can 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 Tbsp 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*.
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Notes
- Optional Taco Toppings:
- Diced avocado or Guacamole
- Sliced black olives
- Diced fresh tomatoes
- Chopped green onion
- Pico de Gallo or Homemade Salsa
- Sour cream
- Sliced jalapeños
- Lime wedges
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
586kcal
(29%)
Carbs
36g
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
35g
(54%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
107mg
(36%)
Sodium
764mg
(32%)
Potassium
607mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
631IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
349mg
(35%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 586
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 586kcal | 29% |
| Carbs | 36g | |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 764mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 607mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 631IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 349mg | 35% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.