Best 20 Minute Vegetable Beef And Rice Skillet Recipes

BEEF & PEPPER SKILLET

Beef & Pepper Skillet image

I love Mexican-inspired food. I also enjoy experimenting with recipes like this one and making them as healthy-and downright good!-for my family as possible. -Jenny Dubinsky, Inwood, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups instant brown rice
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink,6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain., Add tomatoes, broth, chili powder, salt and garlic powder; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and peppers. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, cool beef mixture. Freeze beef mixture and cheese separately in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 807mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN BEEF AND RICE SKILLET

Southwestern Beef and Rice Skillet image

I like to serve this kicked-up skillet dish with warm flour tortillas and a side of guacamole. If you like things a little spicier, add more jalapeno and enjoy the heat! -Pat Hockett, Ocala, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1-1/2 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes, breaking beef into crumbles; drain., Add rice, tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 962mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 33g protein.