Easy Mexican Ground Beef Rice Skillet - One Pan Wonder!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes are healthier, while crushed tomatoes are usually less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add 1 pound of medium ground beef; break it up and cook until browned.

Add 1 small chopped onion and 3 cloves of garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Stir in 1 cup of washed and strained rice; let it brown for about 2 minutes.

Add 1 medium can of Italian seasoned tomatoes, 1 can of drained black beans, 1 can of sweet corn, and 1/4 cup of hot banana peppers.

Season with 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt; mix well.

Pour in 2 cups of chicken stock; bring to a boil and then cover.

Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is cooked.

Sprinkle TexMex cheese and cheddar cheese on top; cover and cook for another 5 minutes until cheese melts.

Garnish with cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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