During busy weeknights, one-skillet meals become our dinner saviors. This family-friendly, quick recipe is one of our go-to when we need a satisfying dinner on the table in under 1/2 hour. Featuring ground beef, flavorful rice, hearty beans, and lots of cheese, this Mexican beef and rice skillet all comes together in just 30 minutes with minimal prep. It’s a total weeknight dinner win—we won’t blame you if it becomes a staple on your weeknight rotation. Tip: We cook rice at least twice a week, so I always fill the rice cooker and freeze the extra.
This evening when I made the Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet, I made a few adjustments. I increased the recipe and made the following changes:
- Used 2 lb. turkey ground meat instead of regular ground beef
- Used 2 taco seasoning packets vs. (1 packet)
- Added minced garlic, 2 – 3 Tbsp
- Replaced the onion with frozen Fajita Vegetables with seasoning
- Added 3 cups brown rice vs (1 c)
- Added 2 cans Hot Rotel tomatoes vs (1) can of Rotel tomatoes
- Added 8 oz. of shredded cheese
Served with fresh tomatoes on top, shredded cheese, Doritos and sour cream and Refried beans on the side. My husband asked me to write down the changes I made, he really liked it.
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