Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 cup diced yellow onion
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups minute rice
• 10.5 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 cup salsa con queso
• 2 cups shredded nacho cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Brown the Beef: Drop the lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat and begin to cook.

2. 2

   Add Onions: Add the diced yellow onions to the skillet and stir well to combine with the beef.

3. 3

   Cook Until Browned: Continue cooking and crumbling the ground beef until it is fully browned and cooked through.

4. 4

   Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet, stir well, and cook for about 2 minutes to release the aroma.

5. 5

   Add Broth and Rice: Pour in the chicken broth and add the minute rice. Gently stir until all of the rice is submerged in the liquid.

6. 6

   Simmer Rice: Bring the liquid to a boil, then place a lid on the skillet and reduce heat to low. Let the rice cook for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir Rice: After 5 minutes, remove the lid and stir well to prevent sticking.

8. 8

   Add Tomatoes and Seasoning: Add the Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Stir to combine.

9. 9

   Cook Off Liquid: Increase heat to medium and continue cooking, stirring occasionally until no liquid remains at the bottom of the skillet.

10. 10

    Mix in Queso: Add the salsa con queso to the skillet and stir well to incorporate it throughout the mixture.

11. 11

    Add Cheese: Add the shredded nacho cheese and stir just until it is melted and creamy.

12. 12

    Serve: Scoop the cheesy beef and rice mixture onto plates and enjoy your comforting meal.