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.
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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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Add uncooked, rinsed rice to skillet. Let cook for a minute or two while stirring before adding the broth.
- Add in the 2 cups of broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
- 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.
- Serve with toppings of choice, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, pico or tortilla chips!