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Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet

Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet: Ultimate Tex-Mex Comfort Food

Experience the delightful Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet, a perfect one-pan meal full of vibrant flavors and hearty ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey or chorizo
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust to spice preference
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin smoked cumin works great
  • 1 tbsp Dried Cilantro or fresh chopped for garnish
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder or taco seasoning
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh is best
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce fire-roasted tomatoes for extra flavor
  • 2 cups Beef Broth vegetable broth for lighter option
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice or basmati/long-grain rice
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup White Queso Cheese Dip or shredded cheese
For Serving
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas gluten-free tortillas available
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo fresh salsa can be used
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the chopped onion. Season with salt, pepper, cayenne, cumin, cilantro, and chili powder until fully cooked; drain excess grease.
  2. Push the beef mixture to the edges of the skillet. Add olive oil to the center and stir in rinsed jasmine rice. Toast for a couple of minutes until slightly golden.
  3. Mix in the tomato sauce, minced garlic, and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a quick boil.
  4. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
  5. Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and drizzle the warmed white queso cheese over the top.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve as-is or wrap in tortillas with pico de gallo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Serve with a side salad for fresh crunch. Leftovers can be reheated with beef broth or water to maintain moisture.

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