SOUTHWEST BEEF & RICE SKILLET

Southwest Beef & Rice Skillet image

My family loves this recipe because it's so tasty, fast and filling. I love the easy one-dish cleanup. Sometimes I add a can of drained corn for a complete meal. -Jane Porras, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (15 ounces) Ranch Style beans (pinto beans in seasoned tomato sauce)
1 cup beef broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Steps:

Cook rice according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the rice, beans, broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1154mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 27g protein.