One Pot Salsa Beef Skillet
Satisfy your craving for a hearty, flavor-packed meal with this One Pot Salsa Beef Skillet, a quick and easy weeknight dinner that combines wholesome ingredients and bold Tex-Mex flavors. Made with juicy ground beef, zesty salsa, aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, and tender long-grain white rice, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 35 minutes, including prep time. The real magic happens when everything simmers together, creating a rich, savory base that’s topped with melty cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro for a finishing touch. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this salsa beef skillet is a family-friendly recipe you’ll return to again and again. Perfect as a standalone dish or paired with a side of tortilla chips!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups salsa
- 1.25 cups beef broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and salt, ensuring the beef mixture is well coated with the spices.
Pour in the salsa, beef broth, and uncooked rice. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Turn off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.1 g | 296% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 402 mg | 134% | |
| Sodium | 5912 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 208.8 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 123.1 g | 246% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1117 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 16.0 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2829 mg | 60% | |
*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.
