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30-Minute Tex-Mex Beef and Rice

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 cup salsa your favorite brand
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Fresh cilantro chopped (optional)
  • Sour cream optional

Method
 

  1. Brown beef in a large skillet over medium; drain excess fat.
  2. Add rice, salsa, beans, corn, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir well; bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  5. Remove from heat; top with cheddar and cover a couple of minutes until melted.
  6. Garnish with optional cilantro and sour cream.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

Feel free to add more veggies like bell peppers or onions for extra flavor and nutrition. You can use brown rice instead of white rice, just adjust the cooking time as needed. This dish is perfect for meal prepping—store leftovers in individual containers for easy lunches!