Tex-Mex Beef Rice Skillet

$Tex-Mex Beef Rice Skillet is loaded with black beans and tomatoes and topped with cheese. It's a one pot meal that's quick, easy, and healthy too! #WeekdaySupper$

Tex-Mex Beef Rice Skillet is so perfect for an easy dinnner

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Tex-Mex

Keyword rice recipe

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 345kcal

Author Isabel Laessig

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef 93% lean or leaner
¾ cup chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 garlic clove minced
1 15- ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
1 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
¾ cup instant brown rice
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 jalapeño pepper seeded and chopped
1 cup shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Instructions

In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook ground beef, onion, chili powder, and salt. As it is cooking, stir and break up beef to crumble it, until beef has browned, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, black beans, tomatoes (with juice), rice, broth, and jalapeño. Stir to combine.
Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring after every 5 minutes.
Serve topped with cheese and parsley.

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