Description
This Easy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet recipe is a flavorful one-pot meal combining seasoned ground beef, fragrant white rice, savory salsa, and hearty beans and corn. Ready in under an hour, it’s a satisfying and simple dinner perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a comforting taste of Mexican-inspired cuisine.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil (avocado or olive)
- 1 pound ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
- 1 small sweet onion (finely diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 ¼ cups long grain white rice (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable, regular sodium)
- 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa (mild or medium)
- 1 (15.25-ounce) can corn (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- ½ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1 small bunch cilantro (finely chopped)
- ½ lime (juice)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until no longer pink. Remove the cooked beef and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté the Onion: Using the same pot, add the diced onion to the remaining grease and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the rinsed rice, broth, salsa, drained corn, black beans, cooked beef, taco seasoning, and salt. Mix well. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer gently for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving. Serve hot and enjoy this hearty, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Make sure to rinse the rice and beans to remove excess starch and sodium.
- Adjust salt and taco seasoning to taste depending on your liking and sodium preference.
- This recipe can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt intake.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
