One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice

Ground beef, tomatoes, black beans, and taco-seasoned rice simmer together in one pot for an easy Mexican-inspired weeknight dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 1 15-oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 15-oz can black beans
• 1 oz packet taco seasoning
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 lime

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. (about 4 min) — Medium heat
2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 8 min) — 160°F
3. Stir in the rice and taco seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to coat the rice. (about 1 min) — Medium heat
4. Add the undrained tomatoes, drained black beans, and water. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. (about 4 min) — Low simmer
5. Cover and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. (about 25 min) — Low heat
6. Fluff the rice mixture with a fork and squeeze lime juice over it before serving. (about 1 min)