Mexican Skillet Casserole
The perfect weeknight dinner. Everything you need for a complete meal in one big skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup brown rice, uncooked (sub white rice if desired)
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red pepper, diced (I also added a green pepper)
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (sub ground turkey or chicken if desired)
- 1 – 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 cup salsa (mild, medium or hot)
- avocado for topping, optional
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- While rice is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic, red pepper, onion, jalapeno and ground beef to skillet and cook until beef is no longer pink.
- Drain any liquid, then add spices, corn, beans, cheese and salsa and heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
- Add rice and stir until combined. Top with avocado if desired and serve warm.
Find it online: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/mexican-skillet-casserole/
