Description
A hearty and convenient meal that combines all the flavors of burritos in one pot, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
- 1/2 green pepper, diced
- 1/2 sweet onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 can tomatoes with green chiles
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup minute brown rice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheese (optional)
- Optional toppings: tortilla chips, salsa, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the onions, green peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onions turn brown and fragrant.
- Add in the ground turkey or ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the black beans, corn, tomatoes with green chiles, minute brown rice, taco seasoning, and red pepper flakes until well mixed.
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly. Bring to a light boil.
- Once boiling, cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste according to preference.
- Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover again for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve over lettuce with your favorite toppings like tortilla chips, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions, or jalapenos.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with extra beans or lentils. This dish makes great leftovers and tastes even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg