Mexican Beef 'N' Rice Skillet
This Mexican beef skillet recipe is super family-friendly and features spiced ground beef, flavorful rice, hearty beans, and lots of cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 largeonion, chopped
- 1 lb.ground beef
- 1 c.white rice
- 1can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ½ c.corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1can green chiles
- 1 tbsp.ground cumin
- 1 tbsp.chili powder
- kosher salt
- 2 c.low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ½ c.shredded cheddar and monterey jack
- fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and cook 2 minutes, then add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon as it browns. Drain fat.
- 2
Move beef to one side of skillet and add white rice to other side. Cook 2 minutes, then add fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, corn, green chilis, cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and stir to combine, then pour over chicken broth.
- 3
Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes. (If at this point the water is absorbed before rice is cooked, add 2 more tablespoons water, recover, and simmer until rice is cooked through.)
- 4
Top with cheddar and Monterey Jack and cover to let melt, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Garnish with cilantro and serve.