Description
A fast and flavorful one-pan dinner featuring seasoned beef, rice, and melted cheese, all cooked in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g (1 lb) ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion (150 g / 1 cup diced)
- 1 medium bell pepper (120 g / 1 cup diced)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 200 g (1 cup) long-grain white rice
- 720 ml (3 cups) chicken or beef broth
- 200 g (1 can, 7 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- Salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 150 g (1½ cups) shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro and lime for finishing
- Optional: 240 g (1 can) canned black beans (drained) or 150 g (1 cup) frozen corn
Instructions
- Heat the skillet over medium-high, add 1 tbsp neutral oil, then add ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Add diced onion and bell pepper; sauté for 4-5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add rice, stir to coat, then pour in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until rice is tender. Stir once at 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and let rest for 3-5 minutes until cheese melts. Finish with lime juice and cilantro.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melt. Optionally, add black beans or corn for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg