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Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 large servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups rice or cauliflower rice
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 can black beans drained
  • 1 15oz can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
  • 3 tbsp taco seasoing
  • 1 cup shredded cheese more or less depending on taste
  • salt & pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400
  • Cook your rice or cauliflower rice first. Make sure to season it too with salt too. You can do this ahead of time if you meal prep to make it a bit easier.
  • Saute the onion for a few minutes. Add a pinch of salt.
  • Add the garlic and taco seasoning. Stir for about a minute.
  • Add the beef and stir breaking it up. Cook for about 10 minutes until browned.
  • Stir in the black beans and crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce. Stir in the rice. Top with plenty of cheese and bake for 10 minutes until cheese is melty. You can also broil for a couple minutes if you want
  • Let cool for a few minutes then add toppings like guacamole, sour cream or plain yogurt, green onion, cilantro, whatever you like. Serve like a taco salad, in a burrito, scooped up with chips, or just as is!
Keyword beef, cauliflower rice, rice, skillet
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