One Pot Salsa Beef Skillet
Satisfy your craving for a hearty, flavor-packed meal with this One Pot Salsa Beef Skillet, a quick and easy weeknight dinner that combines wholesome ingredients and bold Tex-Mex flavors. Made with juicy ground beef, zesty salsa, aromatic spices like cumin and chili powder, and tender long-grain white rice, this one-pot wonder is ready in just 35 minutes, including prep time. The real magic happens when everything simmers together, creating a rich, savory base that’s topped with melty cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro for a finishing touch. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this salsa beef skillet is a family-friendly recipe you’ll return to again and again. Perfect as a standalone dish or paired with a side of tortilla chips!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups salsa
- 1.25 cups beef broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
Step 3
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
Step 4
Stir in the cumin, chili powder, and salt, ensuring the beef mixture is well coated with the spices.
Step 5
Pour in the salsa, beef broth, and uncooked rice. Stir well to combine.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the skillet. Cover and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1654.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2543.1 |
| Total Fat 134.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 59.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g | |
| Cholesterol 402.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5911.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 208.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 20.3g | |
| Protein 123.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1116.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2829.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories