This Easy Ground Beef Tex Mex Rice Recipe combines flavorful ground beef with colorful vegetables and seasoned rice, making it a perfect quick dinner option. It’s an all-in-one meal that’s both satisfying and delicious, incorporating classic Tex Mex flavors.
Using staples like cumin, bell peppers, and tomatoes, this ground beef recipe is simple enough to prepare on busy weeknights while still being packed with flavor.
Quick Tex Mex Ground Beef Rice Dish
This dish features ground beef sautéed with onions and bell peppers, mixed with seasoned rice and topped with cheese. It’s a complete meal ready in about 30 minutes and serves 4.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add Rice and Liquids: Stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Cheese It: Remove from heat and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover to let the cheese melt.
- Serve: Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
