Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
Incredibly cheesy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet made with ground beef and ready in just 30 minutes. So quick, easy, and delicious the whole family will be begging for seconds!
Servings:4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ½ cups cooked long grain white rice
- 15-ounce jar chunky salsa, mild or medium
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup black beans
- ½ cup pinto beans
- ½ cup corn
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, or more, to taste
- optional toppings: avocado, diced tomatoes, chopped green onions, sliced olives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large oven-safe skillet (see note) over medium heat saute ground beef until browned. Stir in rice, salsa, seasonings, beans, and corn and cook 2-3 minutes longer.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is completely melted. Top with any desired toppings and serve.
Notes
If you don't have an oven-safe skillet you can complete step one with a regular skillet and then transfer into a casserole dish for step two.
Alternate serving option: use as a filling for burritos!
Nutrition
Calories: 503 kcal, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 34 g, Fat: 26 g, Saturated Fat: 12 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 104 mg, Sodium: 280 mg, Potassium: 614 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 1 g, Vitamin A: 391 IU, Vitamin C: 1 mg, Calcium: 230 mg, Iron: 4 mg