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Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful one-pan meal combining seasoned ground beef, rice, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 red red pepper (diced)
  • 1 yellow yellow pepper (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste salt & pepper
  • 1 cup rice (parboiled preferred)
  • 1.5 cups broth (or more if it seems dry)
  • 1 jar (16-oz) chunky salsa
  • 1 can (15-oz) black beans
  • 1 cup sweet corn (canned or frozen)

Optional toppings

  • Shredded cheese, lime wedges, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips (for serving)

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in a skillet, cook onion for 2 min, add garlic and beef until browned.
  • Stir in tomato paste, taco seasoning, salt, pepper; cook 1 min. Add rice, broth, salsa, beans, corn; stir.
  • Simmer covered for 15 min, adding more broth if needed. Top with cheese and cover for 2 min before serving.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings for extra flavor.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, Rice