Description
This Mexican Ground Beef Skillet is a hearty and flavorful one-pan meal that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and veggies topped with melted cheese and fresh cilantro. It’s a quick and easy dinner option that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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For the Skillet:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bell peppers or poblano peppers, chopped
- 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning (about 3 tablespoons)
- 8 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4-ounce can green chiles
- 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup white rice
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Saute Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Saute for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Cook Ground Beef: Push the veggies to one side and add the ground beef to the skillet. Break into small pieces and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix everything in the pan, then add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green chiles, and beans. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add Rice and Broth: Stir in rice and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish with Cheese: Uncover, add olives, and sprinkle cheese over the skillet. Cover briefly until cheese melts.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Mexican Ground Beef Skillet, one-pan meal, easy dinner, beef and rice skillet
