Description
A quick and easy beef and rice skillet meal, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large shallot or 1/2 small onion (chopped)
- 1 recipe homemade taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1–3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice (Lundberg recommended)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- To taste tortilla chips, salsa, sliced avocado, chopped green onions (for toppings)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and shallot or onion then brown the beef until cooked through.
- Drain in a colander then return the mixture to the skillet.
- Add the taco seasoning, salsa, and chicken broth then stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Once simmering, add the rice, stir to combine, place a lid on top of the skillet, then turn the heat to low – the liquid should barely be bubbling.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender then remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle the cheese on top, and stir until smooth and melted.
- Place the lid back on top then let sit for 5 minutes before serving with toppings.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile; feel free to add your favorite toppings or increase the spice level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg