Easy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet
This easy recipes favorite brings you a savory one-skillet dinner that’s perfect for busy nights. Made with ground beef, rice, and bold Mexican flavors, it’s one of the top quick and easy recipes for dinner recipes lovers!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper (optional)
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 cup white rice, uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup Mexican-style shredded cheese blend
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in diced onion and bell pepper, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice), rice, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Cover for a few minutes until cheese melts, then garnish with cilantro or green onions and serve.