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One Pot Mexican Beef Rice Skillet

One Pot Mexican Beef Rice Skillet for Quick Family Comfort

Discover the comfort of One Pot Mexican Beef Rice Skillet, a quick and delicious weeknight meal perfect for the family.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 375
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or shredded chicken or ground turkey for a lighter touch
  • 1 cup Rice gluten-free if needed
  • 2 cups Bell Peppers diced; can substitute with zucchini or corn
  • 1 can Tomatoes diced; use with green chilies for extra kick
  • 1 medium Onion diced; shallots can be used for milder taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced; fresh is best
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin or substitute with coriander or chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until fully browned.
  2. Add diced onion and chopped bell peppers, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
  4. Introduce rice to the skillet, mix well, and toast for about 2 minutes.
  5. Pour in diced tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low to simmer.
  6. Cover and let it simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
  7. Remove from heat, fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal vegetables or toppings like cheese or sour cream.

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