Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet 🌶️🍚
Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet 🌶️🍚
*One-pan wonder with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese – ready in 30 minutes!*

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

Main Components:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
• 1 onion, diced 🧅
• 1 bell pepper, diced 🫑 (any color)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
• 1.5 cups (360ml) beef broth
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or 2 tsp chili powder + 1 tsp cumin)

Cheesy Finish:

• 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese 🧀
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro 🌿
• Lime wedges 🍋

Instructions

1️⃣ Brown Beef:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

2️⃣ Sauté Veggies:

• Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3-4 mins until soft.

3️⃣ Add Rice & Liquids:

• Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, broth, and taco seasoning.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18-20 mins (until rice is tender).

4️⃣ Cheesy Topping:

• Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover for 2 mins to melt.
• Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Pro Tips 💡

✔ Don’t peek! Keep the lid on while rice cooks for perfect texture.
✔ Extra veggies? Add corn or black beans with the tomatoes.
✔ Spice control: Omit green chiles for milder flavor.

Serving Ideas

🥑 Top with avocado or sour cream
🥗 Serve with a crisp green salad
🌮 Stuff into tortillas for burritos

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

"Bold flavors, minimal cleanup – a weeknight hero!" 💥

Variations:
➡️ Vegetarian: Swap beef for lentils + veggie broth
➡️ Rice alternatives: Use cauliflower rice (reduce cook time)

Want it extra cheesy? Mix another ½ cup cheese into the rice before topping! 🧀🔥

*One-pan wonder with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese – ready in 30 minutes!*

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

Main Components:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (or turkey/chicken)
• 1 onion, diced 🧅
• 1 bell pepper, diced 🫑 (any color)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
• 1 cup (200g) long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (like Rotel)
• 1.5 cups (360ml) beef broth
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or 2 tsp chili powder + 1 tsp cumin)

Cheesy Finish:

• 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese 🧀
• ¼ cup chopped cilantro 🌿
• Lime wedges 🍋

Instructions

1️⃣ Brown Beef:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.

2️⃣ Sauté Veggies:

• Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook 3-4 mins until soft.

3️⃣ Add Rice & Liquids:

• Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, broth, and taco seasoning.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18-20 mins (until rice is tender).

4️⃣ Cheesy Topping:

• Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover for 2 mins to melt.
• Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Pro Tips 💡

✔ Don’t peek! Keep the lid on while rice cooks for perfect texture.
✔ Extra veggies? Add corn or black beans with the tomatoes.
✔ Spice control: Omit green chiles for milder flavor.

Serving Ideas

🥑 Top with avocado or sour cream
🥗 Serve with a crisp green salad
🌮 Stuff into tortillas for burritos

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins

"Bold flavors, minimal cleanup – a weeknight hero!" 💥

Variations:
➡️ Vegetarian: Swap beef for lentils + veggie broth
➡️ Rice alternatives: Use cauliflower rice (reduce cook time)

Want it extra cheesy? Mix another ½ cup cheese into the rice before topping! 🧀🔥

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