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Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

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by: Tablespoon Kitchens

Updated Sep 20, 2016

Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

Mexican Beef and Rice Skillet

Prep Time 10 min
Total 30 min
Servings 6
Ingredients 10

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Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup diced onion
1 1/4 cups water
1 packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant white rice
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
1/3 cup diced avocado
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Instructions

Step
1

In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown.
Step
2

Stir in water and taco seasoning mix; heat to simmering. Add tomatoes and chiles. Heat to boiling; stir in rice. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 8 minutes.
Step
3

Stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition

420 Calories

21g Total Fat

24g Protein

32g Total Carbohydrate

4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 420

Calories from Fat: 190

Total Fat: 21g; 33%

Saturated Fat: 11g; 53%

Trans Fat: 1/2g

Cholesterol: 80mg; 27%

Sodium: 650mg; 27%

Potassium: 280mg; 8%

Total Carbohydrate: 32g; 11%

Dietary Fiber: 2g; 10%

Sugars: 4g

Protein: 24g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%; 15%

Vitamin C: 8%; 8%

Calcium: 30%; 30%

Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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