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Tex Mex Ground Beef Skillet

Tex Mex Ground Beef Skillet

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A hearty, flavor-packed Tex-Mex skillet that brings together seasoned ground beef, precooked rice, and vibrant vegetables in one efficient pan. This balanced meal utilizes the Maillard reaction to create a deep, savory foundation, while the inclusion of black beans, corn, and Rotel adds texture and acidity. Finished with sharp cheddar, this one-pan dinner is the perfect solution for busy weeknights, offering a cohesive, satisfying meal without the need for multiple dishes.

  • Total Time:30
  • Yield:4 servings

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2lb ground beef
1 1/2 cupprecooked brown or white rice (chilled)
1 cupfrozen corn
15 ozcan Rotel, drained
1/2 cupcanned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cupgreen onion, chopped
2 tbspgreen onion, reserved for topping
1/2 cupsharp cheddar cheese, shredded
To taste: homemade low sodium taco seasoning
2 tbspMrs. Dash seasoning
1 1/4 tspchili powder
1 tsponion powder
1 tspgarlic powder

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
Add the taco seasoning, Mrs. Dash, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder to the beef, stirring to coat evenly.
Stir in the drained Rotel, black beans, and frozen corn, cooking for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
Add the chilled precooked rice to the skillet, stirring well to combine and heat through.
Fold in the chopped green onions.
Top with shredded cheddar cheese and cover briefly to melt.
Garnish with reserved green onions before serving.

Notes

Use day-old refrigerated rice for the best texture as it absorbs moisture better. Ensure the Rotel is well drained to keep the dish from becoming too liquidy.

  • Author:Lily | QuiRecipes
  • Prep Time:10
  • Cook Time:20
  • Category:Dinner
  • Method:Stovetop
  • Cuisine:Tex-Mex