Description
This Cheesy Queso Ground Beef and Rice is the ultimate one-pan comfort meal—packed with creamy cheese, tender beef, zesty flavors, and ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup queso dip (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes with green chilies, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and queso dip until everything is melted and creamy.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or use spicy queso. This dish reheats well for meal prep!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: queso, ground beef, rice, one pan, cheesy, quick dinner