Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
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.