Yummy Mex Skillet Dinner
Satisfy your craving for bold, zesty flavors with this Yummy Mex Skillet Dinner—a one-pan wonder that’s as easy as it is delicious! Packed with hearty ground beef, aromatic veggies like onions and bell peppers, and a medley of Mexican-inspired ingredients including black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning, this dish delivers a burst of flavor in every bite. The uncooked rice simmers directly in low-sodium chicken broth, soaking up all the savory spices for a perfectly fluffy texture. Finished with a gooey layer of melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this quick 35-minute meal is a surefire hit for busy weeknights. Best of all, it’s a complete dinner made in one skillet, meaning minimal cleanup and maximum satisfaction!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the ground beef to the skillet, cooking and crumbling it until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Mix in the uncooked rice, chicken broth, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and taco seasoning.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, stirring to combine.
Bring the skillet to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is absorbed.
Once cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot. Enjoy your Yummy Mex Skillet Dinner!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3106 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 148.9 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.5 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4636 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.9 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.5 g | ||
| Protein | 153.6 g | 307% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 1201 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 22.6 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 3439 mg | 73% | |
*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.
