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Tex-Mex Beef and Rice Skillet

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  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 6
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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 Mar 14, 2018
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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.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    No leftover rice in the fridge? Frozen precooked rice is a good option.
  • tip 2
    For even more flavor, serve with hot sauce and lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

380 Calories, 17g Total Fat, 21g Protein, 37g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

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.

More About This Recipe

  • 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!
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