One Pot Beef and Chicken Mexican Rice

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

long-grain rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is higher in protein, while white rice is typically cheaper.

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are nutritious and canned beans save time.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

Make cilantro lime crema: add 3/4 cup Mexican sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 cloves garlic, 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, and juice of 1 lime to a food processor.

Roll the lime before cutting to release juices.

Season with salt and blend until well combined.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for later.

Finely dice 1 small or half large yellow onion, 1 small red bell pepper, 3 to 4 garlic cloves, 2 tomatoes, and a handful of fresh cilantro.

Dice 1 pound of beef (top sirloin) and 1 pound of chicken breast.

Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.

Add the diced onions and sauté until translucent.

Add the diced peppers and garlic, sauté for a few additional minutes.

Move the sautéed veggies to one side of the pan to make room for the meat.

Add the diced beef and chicken to the pan.

Season the meat with salt, 1.5 teaspoons cumin powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder (use half for less spice), 2 teaspoons dry oregano, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, and fresh ground black pepper.

Mix to incorporate the seasoning and sear the meat on all sides.

Add 1 cup frozen corn, the diced tomatoes, and cilantro to the pan.

Mix everything and cook until the tomatoes start to break up.

Add 1 cup washed long grain rice and mix to incorporate.

Add 2 cups chicken stock and mix to incorporate the liquid.

Bring to a boil, then cover the pan and lower the heat to low.

Check the rice after 10 to 15 minutes; it should be nice and moist when cooked.

To serve, add the rice to a bowl, drizzle with cilantro lime crema, top with fresh cilantro, and serve with warm tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

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