Mexican Beef 'N' Rice Skillet

Mexican Beef 'N' Rice Skillet

from delish.com
5 min

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 large onion, chopped
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 c. white rice
  • 1 (15-oz.) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 c. corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 (4-oz.) can green chiles
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • kosher salt
  • 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar and Monterey jack
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Top with cheddar and Monterey Jack and cover to let melt, 2 to 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Garnish with cilantro and serve.