Beef N Rice Skillet (Print-Friendly Version)
Beef, rice, beans, and cheese blend in a zesty skillet for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 can (425 grams) black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (425 grams) fire-roasted tomatoes
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225 grams corn, fresh, frozen, or drained canned
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15 millilitres extra-virgin olive oil
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1 large onion, finely chopped
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450 grams ground beef
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1 can (115 grams) green chiles, drained
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200 grams white rice, uncooked
→ Seasonings & Garnishes
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Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
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15 millilitres ground cumin
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15 millilitres chili powder
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Kosher salt, to taste
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170 grams shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
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475 millilitres low-sodium chicken broth
# How to Make It:
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Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top. Cover and let it melt for about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Push beef to one side of the skillet. On the other side, add white rice and toast for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally. Then, add the fire-roasted tomatoes, corn, black beans, green chiles, ground cumin, chili powder, and kosher salt. Stir everything well. Pour in the chicken broth.
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Let the mixture simmer gently. Place a lid on the skillet and cook for 20 minutes until the rice is soft and most of the liquid is gone. If the liquid vanishes too soon before the rice cooks, add about 30 millilitres of water, cover again, and keep simmering until it's done.
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In a big skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Toss in the chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until it’s nice and soft. Then, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon for around 6 minutes until it’s all brown and no pink shows. Drain off any extra fat.
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Take it off the heat. Top with fresh cilantro and dig in right away.
# Extra Information:
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To clean up easily, use a big skillet that can fit all the ingredients and make sure the rice gets enough time to cook through by checking the moisture while it simmers.