Mexican Beef Rice Skillet Recipe
A one pan skillet beef rice recipe that is packed with taco seasoning, peppers, corn, black beans, bakes beans and cheese. The perfect rice bowl recipe that is easy and quick to cook with little effort.
Equipment
- 10 inch skillet
- Spatula
- Plate
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 500 g mince beef
- 1 red onion chopped
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp jalapeños
- 4 tbsp taco seasoning
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup sweet corn
- 1 can baked beans
- 1 can canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup passata
- 3/4 cup rice
- 2 cups water/stock
- 1 and 1/2 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack
Serve -
- Shredded lettuce avocado, fresh cilantro, lime, yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180 deg C.
- In a large 10 inch skillet add the olive oil and fry the mince until golden brown on medium heat. Remove the meat from the skillet and transfer to a plate, set aside.
- In the same skillet add the onions, ginger garlic paste, peppers, jalapeños, fresh cilantro. Sauté for a couple of minutes. Add the meat into the skillet, add the seasoning and stir.
- Add the corn, baked beans, black beans, rice and stir together. Pour in the passata, water/stock and bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 15-18 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated and the rice is almost cooked through.
- Top with the shredded cheese and place in the oven for 10 minutes to finish cooking the rice and melt the cheese.
- Serve with the the lettuce, avocado, fresh cilantro, lime etc.
Notes
- Homemade taco seasoning - 1 tsp paprika powder, 2 tsp cumin powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp chipotle powder, 1 tsp black pepper powder, 1 garam masala, 2 tsp salt
- Use a skillet with a fitted lid to ensure the rice cooks