One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice recipe
One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice recipe. It's a savory medley of flavors, with lean ground beef, instant rice, and a blend of Mexican-inspired ingredients that make it an irresistible main course.
Ingredients
- Lean ground beef 450g / 1 lb
- Yellow onion diced (150g / 1 cup)
- Condensed chicken broth 300g / 10.5 oz
- Water 470 ml / 2 cups
- Instant rice 360g / 2 cups
- Medium salsa 240 ml / 1 cup
- Heinz chili sauce 120 ml / 1/2 cup
- Canned corn not drained (250g / 8.75 oz)
- Canned chopped green chilies not drained (115g / 4 oz)
- Taco seasoning 28g / 1 oz
- Shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese 340g / 3 cups
- Dried chives 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step-by-Step Guide to Making One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice
- Start by heating a large sauté pan on medium-high heat. Add a dab of butter or margarine to the pan.
- Cook the ground beef in the pan, adding the diced onions while it's cooking. Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
- Once the ground beef is fully cooked, drain the grease from the pan.
- Still on medium-high heat, add the condensed chicken broth and water to the pan.
- Add the instant rice to the pan, stirring gently to ensure all the rice is submerged in the liquid.
- Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally until all the liquid is absorbed by the rice.
- Next, add the salsa, chili sauce, canned corn, chopped green chilies, and taco seasoning to the pan. Stir well. Note: Don't drain the canned corn and green chilies before adding them to the pan.
- Allow the dish to simmer for a few more minutes, then remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir in two cups of the shredded cheese until it's fully combined with the ground beef and rice mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of shredded cheese and the dried chives on top. Let the dish sit for a few minutes to allow the cheese on top to melt.
- Serve your One-Pot Mexican Ground Beef and Rice hot, garnishing with fresh coriander or sliced avocado, if desired.
Notes
This recipe is easily adjustable to your preferences. If you prefer your food less spicy, reduce the amount of chili sauce or choose a milder salsa. For a vegetarian version, swap out the ground beef for a plant-based alternative.
