By Lumkilembeje@gmail .com
One Pan Mexican Ground Beef and Rice
7 steps
Cook:30min
This one-pot Mexican ground beef and rice recipe is flavourful and can be altered to give you a spicy kick. To make this the perfect Mexican dish, you can also eat the ground beef with store-bought or homemade Mexican tortilla chips instead of the rice.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:16 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
46
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories585.3 kcal (29%)
Total Fat20.4 g (29%)
Carbs84.2 g (32%)
Sugars15.6 g (17%)
Protein22.4 g (45%)
Sodium1831 mg (92%)
Fiber9.7 g (34%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
2 tablespoonsolive oil
1onion
large
500gmince
1 teaspoonsalt
2 tablespoonspaprika
2 tablespoonscumin
1 tablespoonoregano
1 tablespoongarlic powder
Chilli flakes
if you would like more spice add 1/2 a teaspoon to 2 teaspoons depending on how much heat you want
200gcarrots
2, medium
2 x 400gcanned tomatoes
80gspinach
you can use frozen too
1 cuprice
1 cupbeef stock
or water
1 cupcorn kernels
Pinto beans
optional
Instructions
Step 1
In a large lidded saucepan or dutch oven heat the oil. Saute onion, and carrots until fragrant and starting to brown.
Step 2
Add meat, salt and the Mexican seasoning spices, including the optional chili flakes cook until browned.
Step 3
Take 1 can of tomatoes and the spinach, blend them in a blender, i.e. make a savory smoothie with them, (yes it will look gross but trust me).
Step 4
Add the smoothie to the browned meat, along with the second can of tomatoes, rice and water/stock. Stir
Step 5
Cover and gently simmer for 15 minutes (make sure you reduce the heat).
Step 6
Add the corn and pinto beans, if using
Step 7
Cover and simmer for another 5-10 mins, liquid should be absorbed and rice tender. Serve, garnish with cilantro(optional)
Notes
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