Description
This Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice recipe is a flavorful one-pan meal that combines ground beef, rice, black beans, corn, and a blend of Mexican spices. Topped with melted cheese and garnished with cilantro and lime, it’s a satisfying and easy dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onion and garlic: Add diced onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Add ingredients: Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, black beans, beef broth, corn, and spices.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer until rice is tender.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle cheese over the top and cover until melted.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add a diced jalapeño or ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- You can use brown rice, but adjust cooking time and liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
