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Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet

Cultural Context

The Mexican Beef & Rice Skillet is a popular dish in Mexican-American cuisine, often enjoyed for its simplicity and flavor. It combines staple ingredients like beef and rice, making it a hearty meal that is both satisfying and easy to prepare. This dish is commonly served in households for a quick weeknight dinner, reflecting the fusion of traditional Mexican flavors with American cooking methods.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 pounds of beef
9 oz beef chorizo
2 cups long grain white rice
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 onion diced
1/2 bell pepper diced
2-3 garlic cloves minced
14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
7 oz can of chopped green chilies
10 oz can of enchilada sauce
1 can of corn drained
1 can of black beans drained
cheese to garnish
cilantro to garnish
1-2 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
salt
pepper

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

white rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: white rice

Brown rice is more nutritious.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese has fewer calories.

1

Add ground beef, beef chorizo, onions, bell peppers, and garlic to the skillet.

2

Season with taco seasoning and cook until meat is brown.

3

Drain the beef mixture.

4

Add in remaining ingredients except cheese and cilantro.

5

Cook until rice is done, about 18-22 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

Cooking Techniques

sautéedsimmered

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Beef and RiceMexican One-Pan Rice
Local Name: Sartén de Carne de Res y Arroz

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