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Cowboy Beef and Rice Skillet

A hearty one-pan meal featuring ground beef, colorful bell peppers, and cowboy caviar salsa, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Enhances flavor and helps sauté the ingredients.
  • 1 medium sweet Vidalia onion, diced Adds sweetness and depth to the dish.
  • 1 pound ground beef Provides protein and a savory base.
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced Brings color and a slightly sweet crunch.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Infuses the dish with a fragrant aroma.
  • 2 cups cooked rice Serves as a filler that absorbs the flavors.
  • 1 cup cowboy caviar salsa Combines beans and corn for a zesty kick.
Seasonings and Garnish
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning.
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning.
  • optional Fresh parsley, chopped For added freshness and color.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the diced Vidalia onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
Cooking
  1. Add the ground beef and diced red bell pepper, cooking for about 5 minutes until the beef is browned and fully cooked through.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Mix in the cooked rice and cowboy caviar salsa, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
  4. Turn off the heat, taste the mixture, and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  5. Optionally, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

This dish holds up well for leftovers; refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 4 months.