Cheesy Mexican Skillet Rice Recipe

Name: Cheesy Mexican Skillet Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup long grain white rice; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 3/4 cup chicken stock; One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup long grain white rice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 cup chicken stock
One 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Once hot, add the garlic and onions and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in the rice and cook, while stirring, to toast.
5
Add the tomato paste, chili powder, smoked paprika and salt and pepper to taste, and stir until it's well blended with the rice.
6
Add the chicken stock and the black beans and bring to a boil.
7
Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook on low until the rice is tender and the chicken stock is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
8
Turn off the heat and let the rice steam, covered, for 5 minutes.
9
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
10
Sprinkle the cheese on top and bake until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 cup long grain white rice, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Mexican Skillet Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cheesy Mexican Skillet Rice

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