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Healthy easy taco casserole in skillet topped with tomatoes and avocados.

Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

Erin Indahl-Fink
Looking for an easy Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet recipe? This healthy, one skillet Mexican beef and rice has just 7 ingredients and is made in just 20 minutes. Perfect if your looking for a quick weeknight dinner idea or a healthy meal prep recipe?
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner/Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican/American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 183 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef or ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 Tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 (10 oz. can) Rotel tomatoes and chilies with the liquid
  • 1 (15.5 oz. can) black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 (10 oz. Pkg.) frozen riced cauliflower
  • 1 Tablespoon hot sauce optional
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese or Mexican blend

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium high heat. Drain off any excess grease. To the browned meat, add the Rotel (with the liquid) and the taco seasoning. Check out my recipe for homemade taco seasoning.
  • Heat meat, seasoning and tomatoes over medium heat until it comes to a simmer, approximately 2-3 minutes. While meat is heating, defrost the cauliflower rice in the microwave for 2-3 minutes, or according to package directions.
  • To the meat mixture in skillet, add the defrosted cauliflower rice, rinsed black beans and optional hot sauce. Stir together and continue to heat over medium heat for 2-3 more minutes.
  • To the top of the casserole, sprinkle on the shredded cheese. Turn off the heat and add a lid to the casserole. The cheese will melt within a couple minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for up to 7 days, refrigerated.
Meal Prep Instructions: prepare recipe as directed. Add 1 1/2 cups (serving size) to a meal prep container. Let the casserole cool to room temperature. Seal with lid and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 183kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 21gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 298mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 271IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 140mgIron: 2mg
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