15 Minute Cheesy Chili N Rice Skillet
Whip up a hearty, flavor-packed dinner in no time with this 15-Minute Cheesy Chili N Rice Skillet! This one-pan wonder combines seasoned ground beef, tender cooked rice, zesty diced tomatoes with green chilies, and hearty black beans, all brought together with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese. Infused with bold chili powder and cumin, each bite delivers a satisfying kick of Tex-Mex flair. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick skillet recipe saves you time without skimping on flavor. Garnished with fresh green onions, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as vibrant as it is delicious. Best of all, it’s ready in just 15 minutes, making it a go-to meal for families or anyone craving comfort food with a twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar), undrained
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons green onions, sliced for garnish
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 4-5 minutes.
Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the cooked rice, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juices), and black beans. Mix thoroughly and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover with a lid and let the cheese melt, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat, garnish with sliced green onions, and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2798 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 151.7 g | 194% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.2 g | 356% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 503 mg | 168% | |
| Sodium | 4740 mg | 206% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.8 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.4 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 151.2 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1497 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 2543 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
