Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice.

Skillet Mexican Beef and Rice: Taco-seasoned floor beef cooked with rice, crimson bell peppers, chunky tomato salsa, candy yellow corn, and black beans—multi functional skillet, then topped with melty cheese and baked till bubbly. End it off with a dollop of yogurt, avocado tossed with lime juice, and many contemporary cilantro. It’s flavorful and really easy to make. A one-skillet dinner everybody within the household will love!

With Cinco de Mayo across the nook, I’ve been leaning into Mexican-inspired dishes greater than ever. They’re at all times a few of the most enjoyable—and most scrumptious—to make.

I grew up on my dad’s tacos (and sometimes his tacky chorizo bake), so these sorts of meals convey again all one of the best recollections. And now that I’m doing the cooking, it’s thrilling to experiment with new recipes constructed on those self same comforting flavors.

This beef and rice skillet isn’t fancy or over-the-top—it’s easy, satisfying, and one thing I’ve made on repeat. It’s the sort of dish you’ll be able to throw collectively on a busy weeknight however nonetheless be ok with serving.

Better of all, it’s really a one-pan meal. You don’t want something fancy—simply your favourite skillet, a handful of pantry staples, and some contemporary toppings to convey all of it collectively.

My oldest brother completely loves this one. It has all his favorites: protein-rich beef, simply the correct quantity of spice, rice, veggies, candy corn, and that impossible to resist tacky high. Add avocado and yogurt, and dinner’s performed.

The Fast Particulars for Success

Substances 

• floor beef – or use floor hen
• a yellow onion
• crimson bell peppers
• taco seasoning
• dry rice
• chunky crimson salsa – I like the Complete Meals 365 salsa. I normally purchase the spicy
• contemporary or frozen corn
• black beans
• blended Mexican cheeses – I like a spicy cheddar, colby jack, and pepper jack mix

Substances – for topping 

• plain Greek yogurt – bitter cream is nice too
• shredded lettuce
• chopped cilantro and scallions
• cubed or sliced avocado
• lime zest and lime juice

Particular Instruments

You’ll want a big oven-safe skillet. I like to recommend utilizing a 11-inch forged iron skillet.

Step 1: Cook dinner the meat

Begin by cooking the bottom beef (or hen, when you favor) with the onions, bell peppers, and taco seasoning. After about 10 minutes, the meat must be principally cooked by means of and the seasoning will fill your kitchen with one of the best aroma.

I wish to make my very own taco seasoning utilizing chili powder, chipotle chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. So easy and so good!

Step 2: Add the rice

Stir the raw rice into the meat and let it toast for a minute or two.

Then combine within the salsa, corn, and black beans. Add water, cowl the skillet, and let every thing simmer over low warmth. You need the rice to be principally cooked however nonetheless a bit agency.

Step 3: Add cheese and bake

As soon as the rice is sort of performed and there’s nonetheless just a little liquid within the skillet, take away it from the warmth and sprinkle on a beneficiant mixture of shredded cheese. I like spicy cheddar, pepper jack, and colby jack.

Switch the skillet to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes, till the cheese is melted and effervescent. The rice will end cooking, and the highest will get just a little crispy—so delish!

Step 4: Prime it off!

Like chili or tortilla soup, this dish isn’t full with out toppings.

I add a dollop of yogurt, avocado slices, a sprinkle of lime zest and juice, chopped cilantro, scallions, and a pinch of flaked sea salt. Serve with tortilla chips on the facet for scooping—it’s the proper closing contact!

On the lookout for different simple hen and rice dinners? Listed below are my favorites: 

One Pan Chipotle Honey Hen and Rice

One Pan Lemon Pepper Yogurt Hen and Rice

One Skillet Louisiana Fashion Hen and Rice

Broccoli Cheddar Hen and Rice Casserole

Tacky Zucchini Hen and Rice Bake

Gradual Cooker Herbed Hen and Rice Pilaf

Spicy Sesame Hen and Ginger Rice

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