5.0 from 6 votes
Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
This mexican beef and rice skillet is the perfect one pot wonder - cheesy, flavorful and meaty for all those weeknight dinners when you want a quick dinner without switching on the oven!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound beef
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 Jalapeño finely chopped
- 1 large onion diced
- 2 green bell peppers diced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
- diced tomatoes bell peppers, avocados, olives and cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add the ground beef. Brown the beef for a few minutes and add garlic, jalapeno and onion.
- Stir fry for a few minutes till the onion starts turning translucent and add the bell peppers, tomatoes, taco seasoning and salt.
- Cook this for 4-5 minutes and add the rice and beef stock to the skillet.
- Bring this to a quick boil, and then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes till the rice is cooked through.
- Mix in the shredded cheese and serve with your favourite topping.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
86mg
(29%)
Sodium
1108mg
(46%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1108mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.