Ground Beef and Rice Taco Skillet

Ground Beef and Rice Taco Skillet

Ingredients:

• Ingredients:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef

  • 1/2 onion, diced

  • 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • 1 cup of jasmine or long-grain white rice (uncooked)

  • 1 can of fire roasted tomatoes

  • 1 1/2 cups of beef bone broth

  • 1 cup of corn

  • 1/3 cup of cheese

  • Juice of 1/2 lime

  • 1 can of black beans

  • Optional toppings: Cilantro, greek yogurt, avocado, jalapeño, or salsa

  • 1 packet of taco seasoning or

  • Seasonings:

    • 1 tsp chili powder

    • 1 tsp cumin

    • 1/2 tsp paprika

    • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

    • 1/2 tsp onion powder

    • Salt & pepper to taste

• Directions:

  1. Sauté the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and break it up. Season with salt & pepper and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

• 2. Add veggies: Stir in onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.

• 3. Season: Add taco seasoning and mix well to coat the beef & veggies.

• 4. Add rice & liquids: Add the uncooked rice, fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, and corn.

• 5. Cook: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

• 6. Top it off: Turn off the heat, add lime juice, cheese, cilantro and any additional toppings you are using. Cover to allow cheese to melt.