Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ For the Skillet

01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 onion, chopped
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
05 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
08 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
09 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
10 - 8 oz can tomato sauce
11 - 2 cups beef broth
12 - 1 cup jasmine rice, uncooked and rinsed
13 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ For Serving

14 - White queso cheese dip
15 - Flour tortillas
16 - Pico de gallo
17 - Fresh cilantro

# Instructions:

01 - Brown the ground beef with the chopped onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season with salt, black pepper, cayenne, cumin, dried cilantro, and chili powder. Cook until the beef is cooked through, then drain any excess grease.
02 - Push the cooked beef to the edges of the skillet and pour about 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the center. Add the uncooked, rinsed jasmine rice and stir it around for a couple minutes to toast it slightly.
03 - Add the can of tomato sauce, minced garlic, and beef broth. Stir everything together well and bring the whole skillet to a quick boil.
04 - Once the skillet is bubbling, cover with a lid and turn the heat down to medium-low. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and cooked through.
05 - Once the rice is cooked, use a fork to fluff it up. Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for about 5 minutes.
06 - Microwave the queso until warm and pourable, then drizzle it over the beef and rice. Top with fresh cilantro. Serve as is or spoon into flour tortillas with fresh pico de gallo. Enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - This recipe uses jasmine rice, which cooks a bit faster than other types. If you use long-grain white rice or another variety, the cooking time may be longer.
02 - Rinsing the rice before cooking helps remove excess starch and keeps it from getting gummy.
03 - Toasting the rice in oil before adding liquid gives it extra flavor.
04 - This is a complete one-pan meal - perfect for busy weeknights!
05 - Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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