Tex-Mex Skillet Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup lean ground meat (add with part 2) or 1 ½ cups chopped cooked meat (add with part 2); 2 cups chopped vegetables, mix any of these (onion, celery, bell pepper, or carrots); 2 cups water; 1 cup dry white rice; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 garlic cloves, minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground oregano; ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 15 ounces kidney beans or 15 ounces pinto beans or 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1 cup lean ground meat (add with part 2) or 1 ½ cups chopped cooked meat (add with part 2)
2 cups chopped vegetables, mix any of these (onion, celery, bell pepper, or carrots)
2 cups water
1 cup dry white rice
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced or ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground oregano
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
15 ounces kidney beans or 15 ounces pinto beans or 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained

1
Use a large skillet or saucepan (at least 4 qts.)
2
with a tight-fitting lid.
3
Over medium heat, brown 1 cup ground meat, breaking apart with a spoon.
4
Add the PART 1 vegetables and continue cooking 5-10 minutes.
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Drain fat.
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If using cooked meat instead of raw, cook the vegetables in a Tblsp.
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of oil.
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Add the water, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings.
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Bring to a boil.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low.
11
Cover pan and cook 10 minutes.
12
Add PART 2 drained beans to the pan.
13
If using cooked meat, add now.
14
Continue to cook for 10-15 minutes, until rice is tender.

389

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1 cup lean ground meat (add with part 2) or 1 ½ cups chopped cooked meat (add with part 2), 2 cups chopped vegetables, mix any of these (onion, celery, bell pepper, or carrots), 2 cups water, 1 cup dry white rice, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex Skillet 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.

Tex-Mex Skillet

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