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Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Skillet

Name: Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Skillet
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 cup diced yellow onion; 1 medium red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels; 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce; 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix; 3 cups cooked white rice; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

19 Ratings

18 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 35 min
Total 35 min
Servings 6

Wherein we turn a humble pound of ground beef into a supremely satisfying and totally doable meal in a matter of minutes. Now you never have to wonder what’s for dinner. You’re welcome.

By Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated March 14, 2018

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup diced yellow onion
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 cup fresh or frozen corn kernels
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
3 cups cooked white rice
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps

1

In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef 6 to 8 minutes over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until brown. Drain, and wipe out skillet.
2

Add oil to skillet, and heat over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and corn. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are tender.
3

Stir in beef, enchilada sauce and taco seasoning mix. Heat to simmering; stir in rice. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until rice is heated through.
4

Top with cheese and cilantro.

No leftover rice in the fridge? Frozen precooked rice is a good option.
For even more flavor, serve with hot sauce and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 380

Calories from Fat: 150

Total Fat: 17g; 26%

Saturated Fat: 7g; 37%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 65mg; 21%

Sodium: 920mg; 38%

Potassium: 330mg; 9%

Total Carbohydrate: 37g; 12%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 6%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 21g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 20%; 20%

Vitamin C: 25%; 25%

Calcium: 15%; 15%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

While these days one-skillet recipes are practically a dime a dozen, you’ll find yourself disappointed that they often fall short in the flavor department. Rest assured, that’s not the case with the Tex-Mex dish thanks to fresh cilantro, red bell pepper and a small-but-mighty packet of taco seasoning. We used ground beef but ground chicken or turkey would be just as good. If you’re looking for a little more kick, you can add a few drops of hot sauce or sprinkle red pepper flakes into the skillet. Feel free to take this customizable recipe wherever you want it to go with poblano peppers, salsa, sour cream, more cheese (yes, please!), jalapenos or green chiles. Then devour it, wash your skillet and find your next skillet dinner to make tomorrow!