Mexican Beef and Rice One - Pot Meal
Mexican Beef and Rice One-Pot Meal combines seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and spices into a filling dinner that comes together in a single pot for easy cleanup.
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 ½ cups minute instant brown rice
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp chili powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup corn drained
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup Mexican style cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef (or turkey) and onion until browned. Drain grease.
- Stir in rice, spices, broth, salsa, corn, and beans. Mix well.
- Cover and simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender.
- Stir in cherry tomatoes and cheese until melted.
- Serve warm with taco toppings.
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Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground turkey to make it lighter.
- Store leftovers in fridge up to 3–4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat with a splash of broth to keep it moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1457mg | Potassium: 863mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 694IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 6mg
