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30-Minute Tex-Mex Beef and Rice
A quick and flavorful Tex-Mex dish combining seasoned beef, rice, beans, and cheese for a satisfying meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Meat and grains
- 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
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- as needed Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- as needed Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned; drain excess fat.
- Add rice, salsa, beans, corn, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle cheese on top, cover, and wait until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
Feel free to add hot sauce or extra cilantro for more flavor.