Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

from savorynothings.com
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 red pepper (diced)
  • 1 yellow pepper (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup rice ((parboiled preferred; see notes))
  • 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)
  • Shredded cheese, lime wedges, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips…. (optional, to serve)

Directions

  1. 1

    Brown meat:Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and beef and cook until browned. Stir in the diced peppers and cook for 1 more minute.

  2. 2

    Add remaining ingredients:Stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add the rice, broth, salsa, black beans and corn and stir well.

  3. 3

    Cook:Bring to a simmer, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat and gently cook for around 15 minutes, or until cooked through. Add more broth if necessary.

  4. 4

    Serve:Top with shredded cheese and cover for another 2 minutes, if you like. Serve with your favorite toppings.