Description
A hearty and delicious one-pot meal that combines ground beef, rice, and a medley of vegetables, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (about 450g) ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1 can (14 /410g) diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 can (15oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 1/4 cups chicken broth
- 2–3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
Instructions
- Grab your biggest, heaviest lidded skillet or Dutch oven and heat it up over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon as you go, until no longer pink. If there’s more grease than you care for, drain some off.
- Pour in the rice, stirring to get everything coated well and the grains kind of glossy.
- Add the diced tomatoes (juice and all), black beans, corn, chicken broth, and sprinkle in your taco seasoning. Stir it all together.
- Bring it all to a gentle simmer—then slap the lid on, reduce heat to low, and let it cook until the rice is tender and the liquid’s mostly absorbed.
- Once the rice is tender, give everything a big stir. Sprinkle the cheese over the top, pop the lid back on, and turn off the heat. Let it sit for about 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Taste for salt and pepper, then serve right from the pot, maybe with chopped cilantro or just dollop sour cream on top.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter option.
- Feel free to substitute black beans with pinto beans or omit them altogether.
- If you want more flavor, try using beef broth instead of chicken broth.
- The cheese can be replaced with Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend for variety.
- Optional toppings include sour cream, avocado, and additional salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg