Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
This one pan dinner idea combines beef and rice with Mexican flavors.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet with a lid
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- ½ large Red Onion finely chopped
- 1 large Bell Pepper finely diced
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 400 grams Ground Beef
- 1 cup Salsa
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 2 teaspoon Taco Seasoning
- 2 tablespoon Pickled Jalapenos finely chopped
- 900 ml Beef Broth
- 1 cup Long Grain Rice
- 1 cup Corn Kernels canned or frozen
- 1 cup Canned Black Beans
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- For this recipe, you need a large skillet which has a lid.
- With the skillet on medium-high heat, drizzle in the olive oil. Place the onions and bell pepper in the pan and cook until the onions are translucent.
- Add the garlic and ground beef to the pan and cook until the meat has browned.
- Add the taco seasoning, salsa, jalapenos, and tomato paste to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Pour in the beef broth and add the rice. Stir so that rice is well distributed in the skillet. Turn the heat down to low and place the lid on the skillet. Cook on simmer for 10 minutes or until the rice is cooked.
- Take the lid off the skillet and add in the corn, black beans and the grated cheese. Stir to combine until the cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle the dish with the fresh cilantro. Serve with sour cream and fresh lime wedges for a burst of freshness!
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Nutrition
Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 22gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 1287mgPotassium: 665mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1452IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 3mg
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