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Mexican Rice Skillet

Kara
Cooked all in one pan, this hearty ground beef skillet casserole is filled with Tex-Mex flavor, and covered in two kinds of melted cheese. A perfect family dinner recipe!
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish- Beef
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 344 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 4 oz can diced green chilies
  • 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 15 oz can black beans drained
  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ¼ cup uncooked quinoa
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground beef and onion in a large oven safe skillet. Drain off any fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients except cheeses. Stir together and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally till rice is tender.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top.
  • Place on the top rack of the oven and broil for about 5 minutes, or till cheese melts and starts to brown. Watch closely!

Notes

You can use brown rice, just add an extra 1/2 cup of water and cook for 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 25gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 1177mgPotassium: 836mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 911IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 4mg
Keyword mexican rice skillet
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