ONE SKILLET MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE

Ingredients

  • Taco toppings:
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning (1 or 2 of the packets)
  • 1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup fire roasted corn kernels, drained
  • 3/4 cups white long grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded colby jack cheese
  • Sour Cream
  • Diced Avocado
  • Sliced Black Olives
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Salsa

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, then add the ground beef, using a wooden spoon to break up and crumble. Cook until no longer pink. Drain and discard fat. Return skillet to heat.
Add the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, corn kernels, rice and beef broth, stir until combined. Bring to a small boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring at 10 minutes.
Stir and top with the shredded cheese. Cover and cook on low for an additional 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with the taco toppings of your choice! Enjoy!
Cuisine: Mexican | Recipe Type: Dinner
Notes

You can use regular corn kernels in place of the fire roasted ones. You can also add a 1/2 cup of rinsed and drained black beans to the skillet before covering to cook if desired.