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Mexican Beef & Rice
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Mexican Beef & Rice

Recipe by Julia Pacheco
5.0 from 1 vote
Course: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

5

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
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Ingredients

  • 1 tbs olive oil

  • 1 white onion, diced

  • 1 tbs minced garlic

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

  • 2 tbs tomato paste

  • 2 tbs taco seasoning

  • Dash salt and pepper

  • 3/4 cup basmati rice

  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth

  • 3/4 cup chunky salsa

  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn

Directions

  • In a large pot, heat the oil and saute the onion for about 2 minutes. Add in the beef and garlic and cook completely through until browned. Remove any excess grease.
  • Mix in the bell pepper for about a minute.
  • Pour in all the remaining ingredients and give it a really good stir.
  • Once simmering, cover and keep on a low simmer stirring often, for about 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Top with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños, lime, sour cream, cheese or anything else you like!

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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4 Comments

  1. Amber Reynolds says:

    This was really good. We served with chips n topped with sour cream and queso. My kids ate it good and my toddler loved it 🙂

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  2. Sarah says:

    This is really delicious Julia. Made it several times and everyone seems to love it. Thanks

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  3. Emily says:

    This recipe is delicious. Even my 4 year old loved it. I would definitely make this again. I added some tajin seasoning to my serving. Yum!

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  4. Ali says:

    This was so good!! My toddler loved it too! We squeezed some fresh lime juice over it and it really brought out the flavors. I will definitely make this again!

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