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Mexican Ground Beef Skillet Recipe

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A flavorful and hearty Mexican Ground Beef Skillet recipe that combines seasoned ground beef, bell peppers, black beans, and quick-cooking rice all cooked together in one pan. This easy and comforting dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, topped with melted Mexican cheddar cheese and served with chips.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
  • 2 large bell peppers, diced
  • 1 lb. 85% ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons green chiles
  • 15 oz. canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice (or quick-cooking white rice)
  • 1.5 cups beef broth (any kind)
  • 1/2 cup Mexican shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil and Sauté Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium/high heat in a large nonstick skillet until fragrant. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 medium minced yellow onion, and 2 large diced bell peppers. Sauté the vegetables for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: Push the sautéed veggies to the side of the skillet and add 1 lb. of 85% ground beef. Cook the beef for 7-9 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Then mix the vegetables and beef together.
  3. Add Seasonings and Beans: Stir in 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 2 tablespoons green chiles, and 15 oz. drained and rinsed black beans. Cook for a few minutes to combine flavors.
  4. Add Rice and Broth, Simmer: Add 1 cup quick-cooking brown rice and 1.5 cups beef broth to the skillet. Increase heat to medium/high and bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Cook Rice: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Melt Cheese: Sprinkle 1/2 cup Mexican shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the skillet. Allow the cheese to melt naturally over low heat or place the skillet in a preheated 400ºF oven for a few minutes to melt the cheese fully.
  7. Serve: Serve the Mexican ground beef skillet hot with tortilla chips on the side for scooping.

Notes

  • You can substitute quick-cooking white rice if brown rice is not available.
  • For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños along with green chiles.
  • Use a large nonstick or cast iron skillet with a lid for best results simmering the rice.
  • If you don’t have homemade taco seasoning, use store-bought taco seasoning in the same quantity.
  • To make this dish vegetarian, replace ground beef with plant-based meat or extra beans.
  • Leftovers keep well and reheat nicely for next-day meals.

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