Description

Texas Beef Skillet is a quick and comforting one-pan meal loaded with ground beef, beans, tomatoes, rice, and bold chili-style seasoning. It’s the kind of family dinner that comes together fast but still tastes like it has been simmering all day. Perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this dish is hearty, filling, and budget-friendly. With simple pantry ingredients and minimal cleanup, it’s a reliable go-to recipe you’ll want to make again and again.

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ tsp chili powder
½ tsp salt
½ tsp garlic salt
1 can diced tomatoes (28 oz), with juice
1 can kidney beans (19 oz), drained and rinsed
¾ cup Minute Rice (instant rice)
¾ cup water
1 green pepper, chopped
Shredded cheese (for garnish)
Green onions (for garnish)
Crushed tortilla chips (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned
Add chopped onion and cook until softened
Drain excess fat from the skillet
Stir in chili powder, salt, and garlic salt until evenly combined
Add diced tomatoes with juice, kidney beans, rice, water, and green pepper
Bring mixture to a boil
Reduce heat to medium-low and cover the skillet
Simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed
Remove from heat
Top with shredded cheese, green onions, and crushed tortilla chips if desired

Notes

Serving Tips

Serve hot straight from the skillet for a rustic family-style meal
Pair with a simple green salad for freshness
Add sour cream or guacamole for extra creaminess
Serve with warm cornbread or dinner rolls for a fuller meal
Great for taco-style bowls when served over lettuce or extra rice

Storage Tips

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days
Reheat in a skillet over low heat with a splash of water to loosen texture
Microwave in 1–2 minute intervals, stirring in between
Freeze in portioned containers for up to 2 months
Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating