Ground Beef

Name: Ground Beef
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex Menu
Ingredients: Rice — 200 g; Black Beans — 400 g; Corn — 200 g; Yellow Onion — 1 medium; Garlic — 2 cloves; Ground Beef — 450 g; Olive Oil — 1 tbsp; Taco Seasoning — To taste; Rotel Tomatoes — 1 can; Chicken Stock — 500 ml; Salt — To taste; Cheddar Cheese — 200 g

This easy one-pan Mexican beef and rice skillet is a protein-packed family favourite that comes together in just 30 minutes. Featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef, tender rice, hearty black beans, and sweet corn, all topped with a generous crown of melted cheese, it is an incredibly satisfying and convenient meal that brings bold Tex-Mex flavours to your dinner table without the fuss of extra dishes.

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Cooking Instructions

Preparation: 10 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Notes:

Rinsing the rice under cold water before cooking is essential; it removes excess starch, which prevents the final dish from becoming gummy and ensures each grain remains distinct and fluffy.

An 80% lean and 20% fat ground beef ratio provides the best flavour and moisture for this dish, as the rendered fat adds richness that complements the tomato-based sauce.

The ingredients for this skillet are highly customisable; feel free to adjust the amount of black beans or corn to suit your family's preferences or use whatever you have on hand in your pantry.

After bringing the mixture to a light boil, ensure the heat is reduced to low; simmering slowly with the lid on allows the rice to cook perfectly in the seasoned chicken stock without drying out.

To serve, finish the dish with fresh toppings like diced avocado, tomato, and fresh coriander; these add a vibrant, cool contrast to the hot, cheesy beef and rice, making every bite feel fresh and balanced.

Prepare Ingredients
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, drain the black beans and corn, chop the onion, and mince the garlic cloves before heating your skillet.

Sauté Base
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, drain excess fat if preferred, then add the chopped onions and sauté until softened, followed by the minced garlic until fragrant.

Combine and Simmer
Stir in the taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes with their juices, rice, corn, black beans, and chicken stock, bring to a light boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

Melt Cheese
Remove the skillet from the heat, sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheese over the surface, cover with the lid, and allow the residual heat to melt the cheese until perfectly gooey.

Serve
Top the skillet with fresh diced avocado, tomato, and chopped coriander, then serve warm directly from the pan for a simple and satisfying meal.