Description
This Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet is a flavorful, one-pan meal combining ground beef, vegetables, rice, and beans with classic Mexican spices. It’s a hearty and easy-to-make dish perfect for weeknight dinners, topped with melted cheese and customizable garnishes like guacamole, sour cream, and cilantro.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pound ground beef (90% lean or higher)
- 1 ½ tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 10 ounces canned corn
- ¾ cup white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15 ounces black beans (1 can), drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups Mexican style shredded cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Cook for 5-8 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add Garlic and Salt: Mix in the minced garlic and salt, cooking for an additional minute to release the fragrant aromas.
- Brown Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Add Seasoning and Ingredients: Stir in the taco seasoning, diced Roma tomatoes, canned corn, uncooked white rice, and beef broth. Combine everything thoroughly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through at about 10 minutes.
- Add Beans: Once the rice is cooked through, stir in the drained and rinsed black beans evenly into the mixture.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Mexican-style cheese over the skillet contents. Cover the skillet again and let it sit for about 3 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Serve with Toppings: Add any favorite toppings such as guacamole or diced avocado, lettuce, sour cream, cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced black olives, or tortilla chips to enjoy a fully loaded Mexican beef and rice skillet.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90% or higher) to reduce excess fat in the dish.
- Make sure to rinse and drain canned black beans to reduce sodium and improve texture.
- If you prefer spicier flavors, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce with the garlic.
- Mexican-style shredded cheese blend typically contains cheddar and Monterey Jack for best melting and flavor.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican beef skillet, beef and rice recipe, one pan dinner, taco seasoning dinner, quick Mexican meal
