Description
A hearty Mexican-inspired one-pan meal combining seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, cheese, and zesty salsa. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
½ cup frozen peas and carrots (optional)
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups salsa
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown beef with onion, garlic, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
Add rice and stir to coat. Pour in 2 ¼ cups water and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes.
Uncover, fluff rice, and stir in beans and frozen vegetables. Top with cheese until melted. Spread salsa over the top and serve hot.
Notes
For vegan option: substitute ground beef with seasoned lentils and cheese with vegan alternative
Use brown rice for added fiber and chewy texture
Add sautéed bell peppers for color and sweetness
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burrito-sized portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg