Description
A comforting and flavorful one-pan meal combining ground beef, rice, and creamy queso, perfect for family gatherings and busy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked rice (brown or white)
- 2 cups queso cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for sautéing
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, avocado, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and drain any excess fat.
- Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder; stir for 1 minute to release aromas.
- Stir in the cooked rice, mixing well. If dry, add a splash of beef broth.
- Add queso cheese and stir until melted, creating a creamy mixture.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Garnish with toppings as desired and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for optimal sautéing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: skillet dinner, cheesy beef, family meal, quick dinner, ground beef recipe
