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Cheesy Mexican Ground Beef and Rice Skillet

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Make this quick, easy, and delicious one-pan ground beef and rice skillet dinner. It uses simple ingredients for a hearty, family-friendly meal with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed black beans, frozen corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, uncooked rice, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet tightly, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift the lid during this time.
  5. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Remove the lid and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet again for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  7. Fluff the rice mixture gently with a fork before serving directly from the skillet.

Notes

  • For a slightly spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with the other spices.
  • You can substitute brown rice, but you will need to increase the cooking time by about 15 to 20 minutes and add more liquid as needed.
  • If you do not have beef broth, you can use chicken broth or water with 1 bouillon cube.

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