mexican beef and rice skillet

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Nov 10, 2025

Super easy to make, this delicious recipe is a great comfort food and one-pot dish to serve your family.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped white onions
  • ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped red peppers
  • 1/2 cup chopped poblano peppers
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (750 g)
  • freshly ground mixed peppercorns, to taste
  • 2 - 3 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 1/4 cups uncooked long-grain white rice such as basmati
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (14 oz.)
  • 1 can corn kernels, drained (14 oz.)
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1/2 tablespoon hot sauce such as Cholula, or to taste
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish

How To Make mexican beef and rice skillet

  • Step 1
    In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil, and when it gets hot, drop in onions; generously season with ground sea salt. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add peppers and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add ground beef, breaking the meat into small pieces, and season with ground pepper. Cook until halfway done, and then add pressed garlic. Continue cooking until no longer pink.
  • Step 4
    Season with oregano, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Mix the ingredients before adding tomato paste; stir to coat.
  • Step 5
    Add rice, black beans, corn kernels, beef broth, and hot sauce. Stir well, bring the mixture to a boil, cover, and reduce to medium-low. Let it simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Step 6
    Add 1 cup of cheese, mix it in; stir in the remaining cup of cheese. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve immediately with sour cream…
  • Step 7
    To view this delicious one-pot recipe on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/ArwwmTXp6Qw

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Category: Beef
Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Beef
Method: Stove Top

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