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    Mexican Beef and Rice [One Pot Meal]

    Updated: March 2, 2022 | Published on: April 29, 2020 - Molly10 Comments

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    One pot Mexican beef and rice is a simple dinner with pantry staples done it less than 30 minutes! It's gluten free, dairy free and full of protein.

    mexican beef and rice in a skillet with a spatula

    It's no secret I love one pot meals. They check all the boxes: easy to make, easy clean up, healthy, filling and DELICIOUS. This one is no different.

    Is Mexican beef and rice healthy?

    As always, everyone's defintion of healthy can vary, but I would definitely consider this healthy. It's gluten free, dairy free and full of fiber and protein.

    A 3oz. serving of beef provides 25 grams of protein and 10 essential nutrients, like B vitamins. Plus the rice and beans provider fiber. Top this recipe with avocado and you're set!

    mexican beef and rice being scooped out of the pot

    Ingredients for Mexican Beef and Rice:

    • Onion
    • Bell pepper (any color)
    • Garlic
    • Ground beef
    • Taco seasoning
    • Salsa
    • Black beans
    • Corn
    • Rice
    • Beef broth
    • Toppings: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime juice, cherry tomatoes, cilantro lime ranch

    You probably have all of the ingredients for this recipe in your pantry and fridge right now!

    Recipe Tips:

    • Use a clean brand of taco seasoning like Siete or make your own.
    • Use a local beef farmer or deliver service like Butcher Box to get your beef!
    • Don't skip on fresh herbs. The cilantro makes such a great topping!
    • Highly recommend a drizzle of this creamy cilantro lime jalapeno dressing on top.
    • If you don't have a bell pepper you can use diced green chilis instead.
    • Make sure to lift the lid and stir the rice a few times while cooking so it doesn't burn on the bottom.
    mexican beef and rice skillet with tortilla chips

    If you love this recipe as much as I do, don't forget to follow me on Instagram and tag me with @what_mollymade so I can see it and feature you.

    This post is sponsored by The Ohio Beef Council. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to brands like them that allow me to keep sharing free recipes with you!

    More easy Mexican meals:

    • One pot taco pasta
    • Sheet pan chicken fajitas
    • Sheet pan steak fajitas
    • Instant pot salsa chicken
    • Slow cooker Mexican chicken casserole
    • Sheet pan burrito bowl
    mexican beef and rice in a skillet with a spatula

    One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice

    One pot Mexican beef and rice is a simple dinner with pantry staples done it less than 30 minutes! It's gluten free, dairy free and full of protein.
    4.74 from 19 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 404kcal
    Author: Molly
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 1 bell pepper (any color) diced
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning I like Siete brand (see notes for homemade taco seasoning)
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1 cup mild salsa
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 (15 ounce) can corn drained
    • 1 1/4 cups uncooked long grain rice (I used white rice)
    • 2 1/2 cups beef broth/stock
    • 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese optional
    • Toppings: sliced avocado chopped cilantro, lime juice, cilantro lime ranch, cherry tomatoes

    Instructions

    • Add coconut oil to a medium skillet and cook over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and pepper and stir until soft and onions are translucent, 4-5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring frequently, until browned and no pink remains. Next add the taco seasoning and water and cook until thickened.
    • Add the salsa, black beans, corn, uncooked rice and beef broth. Stir to combine. Close the lid of the pot and turn the heat up to high. Once it’s boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Open the lid to stir a few times so the bottom doesn’t burn.
    • If using the cheese, open the lid and sprinkle the top with cheese then close the lid and remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
    • Top with avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, lime juice or cilantro lime ranch if desired.

    Notes

    Homemade taco seasoning: Mix together 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.9g | Protein: 25.1g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 8.4g | Sugar: 8.2g
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @What_MollyMade or tag #whatmollymade!
    one pot mexican beef and rice pin

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    Comments

    1. Lynda says

      April 17, 2021 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      I've cooked this recipe tons of times now and we love it!! Full of flavor!!!

      Reply
    2. Hayley Feland says

      January 19, 2022 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      Making for the fifth time in two months for dinner tonight. We love this. So easy, so quick, so handy to have in the freezer. Win-win. And my guess is that most picky eaters would enjoy this. Pro tip: Always eat this with avocado or guacamole. And we always put lots of pepper jack cheese on top.

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        February 01, 2022 at 11:04 am

        This makes me so happy!! Sounds incredible!

        Reply
    3. Lynn Fabian says

      April 19, 2022 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      Easy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Molly Thompson says

        April 25, 2022 at 12:29 pm

        Two of our favorites things in a recipe!

        Reply
    4. Angela P says

      June 09, 2022 at 1:40 pm

      2 stars
      Honestly, not beginner friendly. I followed the recipe to a tee, yet there was still liquid in the skillet and the rice wasn’t fully cooked. I had to keep tampering with the heat. Next time maybe specify if instant rice or regular rice was used.

      Reply
    5. Kathryn Spencer says

      July 20, 2022 at 1:30 am

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe! My family loved it. Quick question? How many cups in a serving size? I'm working with a nutritionist and I have to log and reach nutrition goals.

      Reply
    6. Lauren says

      November 15, 2022 at 7:07 pm

      I stuff bell peppers with this recipe and it's so good

      Reply
    7. Mary Beth says

      December 05, 2022 at 9:42 am

      Serving size says 1g and 404 cal. 1 g is 0.035 ounces! Surely this is a misprint? Please advise as a portion normally is half a cup. Half a cup would be astronomically high in calories and carbs. Thank you.

      Reply
    8. jill says

      December 05, 2022 at 10:32 am

      I am curious about the serving size? You list 1g... I'm not use to measuring like this can you help with measuring with a cup?
      Thank you

      Reply

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