Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Mexican Beef Rice Skillet with a wooden spoon

Mexican Beef Rice Skillet


5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Description

A 30 minute meal where everything cooks in one skillet!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 cups rice
  • 3 cups chicken stock, beef stock, or water
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole corn kernels, drained
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Optional: fresh cilantro for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet* with high sides, heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil until hot. Add the onion and bell pepper and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add in the ground beef and sauté until browned, 5 more minutes.
  2. To the same skillet, add the beans, corn, rice,  1/4 cup taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine, and cover the skillet for 15 minutes with the heat on medium low.
  3. Remove the cover and stir in 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend. Serve immediately.

Notes

*If you don’t have a skillet that is at least 12.5 inches with high sides, you can use a Dutch oven or stock pot.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: dinner recipes
  • Method: skillet
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 544
  • Sugar: 3 grams
  • Fat: 13.2 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 6 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 56 grams
  • Fiber: 7 grams
  • Protein: 47.4 grams