Description
A quick and satisfying one-pan meal featuring ground beef, rice, and flavorful spices, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, stirring until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
- Add the uncooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and beef broth. Stir thoroughly to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese, if desired, until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Ensure to brown the beef well for maximum flavor. Use pre-cooked chicken for a quicker option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg