Texas Beef Skillet

This one-pan Texas Beef Skillet if one of our family's favorite meals any weeknight and is so easy to prepare.

The flavors are much like chili but thicker and heartier and done in about 20 minutes.

We love the toppings that can be added to make this an over-top skillet that you just can't get enough of it's so delicious.

The recipe is super easy to make with beef, beans, and rice in a rich tomato chili-style sauce simmered all in one pan then topped with melted cheddar cheese and crushed tortilla chips!

Great for a quick meal when your schedule is too busy and you want something everyone will fill their tummies up with quick.

The kids will love this one-pan skillet that has all the characteristics of a thick bowl of yummy chili flavors.

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Step By Step to see if this is for you and how easy it is!

1. oil spray a large skillet
2. brown the beef or another meat you prefer to use
3. add the rice and beans, spices, then the tomatoes,  peppers, then simmer for 20 minutes
4. top with cheese until it melts
5. see the many serving suggestions below for toppings or just serve with crushed tortilla chips

List for your Shopping Needs

1. ground beef or chicken breast cubed
2. tomatoes diced and tomato paste
3. water
4. assorted spices, salt, and pepper, (or use a taco seasoning or chili packet)
5. black beans or kidney beans
6. green chilies
7. instant rice
8. shredded extra sharp cheddar
9. tortilla chips

Other Suggestions:

1. use as a filling for tortilla hot pocket or wraps
2. on top of salads
3. dip the sauce using artisan bread 
4. use in a taco bowl
5. a filling for stuffed pizza rolls
6. topping for French bread pizza
7. toss in cooked pasta instead of rice
8. soft or hard taco shells
9. perfect for nachos
10. pour over garbage fries
11. place a fried egg on top

Tips for Making Texas Beef Skillet

1. add salt at the end  to taste if needed (the tortilla chips will salt this dish if serve them with this dish)
2. ground chicken, turkey, or cubed boneless chicken breast can be substituted
3. for a spicier skillet add cayenne pepper to taste or hot chilies
4. for a sweeter sauce add a carrot to the sauce and remove when finished cooking
5. substitute green bell diced peppers for chilies
6. this can be stored in freezer containers for up to 3 months

Garnish and Topping Suggestions:

1. sliced olives
2. sour cream
3. parsley/cilantro
4. avocado
5. diced cucumbers
6. any kind of cheese you prefer
7. jalapeno peppers
8. shredded lettuce
9. salsa mild or hot
10. diced tomatoes
11. finely chopped onions
12. crushed tortilla chips
13. Side dishes:
14. avocado guacamole dip
15. corn on the cob

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Meals in Minutes

This recipe is made in minutes and certainly will not disappoint all our chili-eating fans out there.

Feel free to adapt the recipe by adding whatever you and your family prefer.

Just remember you can repurpose this meal into a filling, nachos and so much more!.

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Yield: 8

Author: Claudia Lamascolo

Texas Beef Skillet

Texas Beef Skillet is a delicious one-pan meal with all the flavors of chili with the addition or rice and done in 20 minutes.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground chuck beef or ground turkey (also you can use boneless cubed chicken breast)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1- 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes
• 1- 4 ounces can of mild green chilies
• 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic powder
• 1 15-ounce can of black beans or kidney beans
• 3/4 cup of instant rice
• water, around 3/4 cup
• 1 6-ounce can of tomato paste
• extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded/grated off a block
• crushed tortilla chips
• salt, and pepper to taste ( add cayenne pepper for a little heat if you prefer)
• Garnish Ideas: chopped parsley or cilantro, chopped avocado, green onion diced or diced fresh tomatoes and green bell peppers diced, crushed corn chips or tortilla chips
• Optional: you can substitute chili seasoning packets but omit salt and seasonings, chicken breast or ground turkey can be substituted cubed, and for vegetarians, add an extra large can of kidney or black beans

Instructions

1. Add a light coating of cooking oil spray to a large skillet and heat it to medium heat.
2. Brown the meat and drain the fat after the pink is gone.
3. Stir in all the spices, (except for salt and pepper add that at the end) add the tomato paste, and stir to combine.
4. Stir in the tomatoes with juice, undrained beans, uncooked rice, water, and green chilies.
5. Note you may need more water if this gets too thick.
6. Simmer for around 20 minutes covered on low heat.
7. Check the rice to make sure it's soft and taste to season it with salt and pepper to your liking.
8. Note: for more heat add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
9. Top with shredded/grated extra sharp cheddar cheese and cover the pan again until it melts.
10. Serve with crushed tortilla chips.
11. Garnish with suggestions in the notes if desired.

Notes

Garnish Suggestions:

1. sliced olives
2. sour cream
3. avocado
4. any kind of cheese you prefer
5. jalapeno peppers
6. shredded lettuce
7. salsa mild or hot
8. diced tomatoes
9. finely chopped onions
10. crushed tortilla chips
11. Side dishes:
12. avocado guacamole dip
13. corn on the cob
14. use this skillet as a dip with chips

Tips for Making Texas Beef Skillet

1. add salt at the end to taste if needed (the tortilla chips will salt this dish if serve them with this dish)
2. ground chicken, turkey, or cubed boneless chicken breast can be substituted
3. for a spicier skillet add cayenne pepper to taste or hot chilies
4. for a sweeter sauce add a carrot to the sauce and remove when finished cooking
5. substitute green bell diced peppers for chilies
6. this can be stored in freezer containers for up to 3 months

Other Suggestions:

1. use as a filling for tortilla hot pocket or wraps
2. on top of salads
3. dip the sauce in artisan bread 
4. use in a taco bowl
5. a filling for stuffed pizza rolls
6. topping for French bread pizza
7. toss in cooked pasta instead of rice
8. soft or hard taco shells
9. perfect for nachos
10. pour over garbage fries
11. place a fried egg on top

Nutrition Facts

Calories

224.59

Fat (grams)

3.64 g

Sat. Fat (grams)

1.2 g

Carbs (grams)

29.35 g

Fiber (grams)

4.74 g

Net carbs

24.61 g

Sugar (grams)

3.7 g

Protein (grams)

19.52 g

Sodium (milligrams)

301.79 mg

Cholesterol (grams)

35 mg

"The calorie values for the nutrition information provided are approximate and may vary based on factors such as serving size, preparation methods, and sourcing of ingredients."

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