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    Beefy Tex-Mex Family Rice Skillet

    February 17, 2021 by Christy Leave a Comment

    Skillet of beef, cheese and spices

    Beefy Tex-Mex Family Rice Skillet is a meal I put together a few years ago that my kids request frequently. It's super simple to put together, making it the perfect weeknight dinner contender. It's not a spicy dish. My seven-year-old son, Joey always asks for seconds.

    • Rice, Hamburger, cheese, onion, pepper, garlic and spices
      This photo is missing a small can of diced tomato.

    How To Serve this Tex-Mex Dinner

    I've always used ground beef in this easy skillet dinner, but ground turkey could probably be substituted to make for a leaner version.

    A Simple Salad or even Ceasar Salad and dinner rolls complement this simple meal and make it complete.

    • Family Tex-Mex Beefy, Rice Skillet
    • Family Tex-Mex Beefy, Rice Skillet
      Family Tex-Mex Beefy, Rice Skillet
    • Family Tex-Mex Beefy, Rice Skillet

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    Family Tex-Mex Beefy, Rice Skillet

    A family favorite in my house. It's Tex-Mex but not spicy.
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Mexican
    Keyword Comfort food, Kid Friendly, One-pot, Tex-Mex
    Prep Time 7 minutes
    Cook Time 40 minutes
    Servings 6
    Author Christy
    Cost $15

    Ingredients

    • 1½ LBS Ground Beef Ground Turkey would be okay
    • 1 Green pepper, Diced.
    • ½ Medium Onion, Diced.
    • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced.
    • 1 14.5 Can Diced Tomatos or Tomato Sauce .
    • 3 Cups 5-Minute White Rice
    • 32 Oz Beef Broth
    • 2 Cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

    Instructions

    • Brown the ground beef, onions, peppers. I like to season the beef as it is browning with Salt & Pepper
    • Drain the grease and discard.
    • Add canned Tomatoes, ½ of the broth, Chili Powder, Paprika and Garlic.
    • Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.
    • Add Uncooked Rice and the remaining broth.
    • Bring to a boil and then back down to a simmer on low heat. Then cover for 10-15 minutes
    • Add cheese, cover to melt, then serve

    Notes

    Rice can be tricky, if it looks dry as it simmers add more broth or a little water.
     
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