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Texas Beef Skillet

A one-pan meal featuring ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and rice, seasoned for bold flavor without the mess of multiple pots.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
  • 1 each onion, chopped Yellow or white onion recommended.
  • 1.5 teaspoons chili powder Adjust to taste for spiciness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, with juice Do not drain.
  • 1 can (19 ounces) kidney beans, drained and rinsed Substitutes: black beans or pinto beans.
  • 3/4 cup instant rice Ensure it's instant rice.
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 each green pepper, chopped Fresh for a slight crunch.
  • to taste shredded cheese, for garnish Cheddar recommended.
  • to taste green onions, for garnish
  • to taste crushed tortilla chips, for garnish Adds crunch.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks until no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the skillet with the beef, cooking for another 3-5 minutes until soft and slightly translucent.
  3. Carefully drain the excess fat from the skillet.
  4. Sprinkle chili powder, salt, and garlic salt over the beef and onion mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  5. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice), add the drained kidney beans, instant rice, water, and chopped green pepper, stirring to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most liquid has absorbed.
  8. Once finished, remove from heat and let sit for a couple minutes, then top with shredded cheese, green onions, and crushed tortilla chips before serving.

Notes

For best results, don't skip the step of draining the fat. Add toppings just before serving to keep them crispy. This dish stores well, making it great for meal prep.