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One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice with Cheese
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14 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 38MINS

One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice with Cheese

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4 ratings
This one-pot Mexican rice dish is an easy option for dinner with almost zero cleanup. The whole family will love this tasty recipe full of beef, rice, corn, and tons of flavor!
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This one-pot Mexican rice dish is an easy option for dinner with almost zero cleanup. The whole family will love this tasty recipe full of beef, rice, corn, and tons of flavor!
38MINS
Total Time
$3.20
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Olive Oil
2 Tbsp
Olive Oil
Garlic
1 tsp
Minced Garlic
85/15 Lean Ground Beef
1 lb
85/15 Lean Ground Beef
or 80% Lean
Taco Seasoning
1 Tbsp
McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix
I used Casa M Spice Co Cattle Drive
Medium Salsa
1 cup
Medium Salsa
Tomato Paste
1/2 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Chicken Broth
2 1/2 cups
Chicken Broth
or Chicken Stock
Long Grain White Rice
1 3/4 cups
Long Grain White Rice
Canned Corn
1 1/3 cups
Canned Corn, drained
Canned Black Beans
1 cup
Canned Black Beans, drained, rinsed
Salt
1/2 tsp
Salt
Scallion
1/4 cup
Chopped Scallion
or Shallot
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
2 pckg
(16 oz)
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Cilantro
to taste
Chopped Fresh Cilantro
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
971
Fat
44.1 g
Protein
60.9 g
Carbs
76.4 g
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Author's Notes

Skirt steak doneness guide:
Use a thermometer, if possible. The ideal internal temperature for skirt steak is 130 degrees F (55 degrees C) for rare, 135 degrees F (58 degrees C) for medium-rare, 145 degrees F (63 degrees C) for medium, 150 degrees F (66 degrees C) for medium well and 160 degrees F (72 degrees C) for well done.
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step 1
In a Dutch oven or deep skillet, over medium-high heat, add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Once the oil is hot, add the Garlic (1 tsp) and cook for about 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
step 1 In a Dutch oven or deep skillet, over medium-high heat, add Olive Oil (2 Tbsp). Once the oil is hot, add the Garlic (1 tsp) and cook for about 30 seconds while stirring constantly.
step 2
Add 85/15 Lean Ground Beef (1 lb) and break it up until it is completely browned.
step 2 Add 85/15 Lean Ground Beef (1 lb) and break it up until it is completely browned.
step 3
When cooked through, add the McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix (1 Tbsp) and mix in well.
step 3 When cooked through, add the McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix (1 Tbsp) and mix in well.
step 4
Add the Medium Salsa (1 cup) and stir.
step 4 Add the Medium Salsa (1 cup) and stir.
step 5
Add the Tomato Paste (1/2 Tbsp) and stir until it’s dissolved into the meat.
step 5 Add the Tomato Paste (1/2 Tbsp) and stir until it’s dissolved into the meat.
step 6
Add the Chicken Broth (2 1/2 cups), Long Grain White Rice (1 3/4 cups), Canned Corn (1 1/3 cups), Canned Black Beans (1 cup), and Salt (1/2 tsp) and stir well.
step 6 Add the Chicken Broth (2 1/2 cups), Long Grain White Rice (1 3/4 cups), Canned Corn (1 1/3 cups), Canned Black Beans (1 cup), and Salt (1/2 tsp) and stir well.
step 7
Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until no longer watery.
step 7 Lower the heat to medium-low and cover the pot. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until no longer watery.
step 8
After 20-25 minutes, add the Scallion (1/4 cup) and Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 pckg). Stir in well.
step 8 After 20-25 minutes, add the Scallion (1/4 cup) and Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 pckg). Stir in well.
step 9
Sprinkle the other package of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 pckg) evenly over top. Cover for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted over top.
step 9 Sprinkle the other package of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese (1 pckg) evenly over top. Cover for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted over top.
step 10
Uncover, sprinkle Fresh Cilantro (to taste) evenly over top, and serve!
step 10 Uncover, sprinkle Fresh Cilantro (to taste) evenly over top, and serve!
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Beans & Legumes
Gluten-Free
Beef
Shellfish-Free
One-Pot
Mexican
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