Go Back
rice and ground beef dish on small white plate with avocado slices

One Skillet Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Rice

This easy one pan Mexican Beef and Rice recipe is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight! Loaded with ground meat, rice, veggies and whatever toppings you love, this recipe is easy to customize for your family.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground meat beef, pork, and turkey are all good options
  • 1 cup uncooked rice rinsed
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilis Rotel
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • oil for browning meat and vegetables
Seasoning Blend (or use Taco Seasoning)
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic and onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste I use about a tsp of each

Method
 

  1. Heat a tbls of oil in a large skillet with a lid. Add the ground meat, onion and bell pepper. Allow meat to brown and veggies to soften. Drain grease if needed and return to skillet.
  2. Add in can of diced tomatoes (undrained), minced garlic, and spices. Stir to combine and allow to cook for a couple of minutes while you stir.
  3. Add uncooked, rinsed rice to skillet. Let cook for a minute or two while stirring before adding the broth.
  4. Add in the 2 cups of broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
  5. Allow to cook until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender (about 20 minutes). You will want to check the pot every 5-7 minutes to make sure your rice isn't sticking. If you notice the liquid is low and your rice isn't done, add another 1/2 cup of broth or water.
  6. Serve with toppings of choice, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, pico or tortilla chips!