An EASY comfort food recipe with just 5 main ingredients made with everyday staples!! Juicy beef, tender rice, and just the right amount of kick from the salsa make this an automatic FAMILY FAVORITE!!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: Beef
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef and rice, beef and rice dishes, cowboy skillet, easy ground beef recipes with rice, ground beef and rice, hamburger and rice, quick ground beef and rice recipes, recipes with ground beef and rice, rice and hamburger recipes
Servings: 6
Calories: 524kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
3tablespoonsolive oilor as desired
1large sweet Vidalia oniondiced small
1poundground beefI used 90% lean
1large red bell pepperseeded and diced small
3 to 4clovesgarlicfinely minced or pressed
2cupscooked riceuse one 8.8-ounce packet Uncle Ben's Ready Rice to save time
one 13-ounce jar cowboy caviar salsaor a corn and bean-based salsa
salt and pepperoptional and to taste
fresh parsleyoptional for garnishing (cilantro or green onions may be substituted)
Instructions
To a large skillet, add the olive oil, onion, and saute over medium-high heat for about 2 to 3 minutes; stir intermittently.
Add the beef, red bell pepper, and saute for about 5 minutes, or until beef is cooked through; stir and crumble beef as it cooks to ensure even cooking.
Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, or until fragrant; stir constantly.
Add the cooked rice, cowboy caviar*, and stir to combine. Turn off the heat, taste the dish, and if desired, add salt and pepper, to taste.
Optionally garnish with parsley and serve immediately. Recipe will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
Notes
If you can't find Cowboy Caviar because you don't have a Trader Joe's in your area or don't order it online, and are using another salsa, make sure it's a thick and chunky salsa. You don't want a thinner/runnier salsa like you'd use for dipping chips.