Dan's Favorite Tex Mex Skillet Dinner

Submitted by Bev I Am

"My husband, Dan loves Tex Mex and this is one of his favorite dinners. Very simple to make. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (10 ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 (1 ounce) envelope mild taco seasoning mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chopped lettuce
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 1 (4 ounce) package Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• tortilla chips
• salsa

directions

1. Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium high heat, stirring until beef crumbles and is no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in tomato and green chilies, water, rice, seasoning mix and salt.
3. Cook covered, over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Uncover and cook 15 more minutes, then remove from heat.
5. Sprinkle lettuce, onions, tomato, avocado, olives and cheese over hamburger mixture.
6. Stand tortilla chips around edge of skillet; serve with chips and salsa.

Reviews

[Sharlene~W]

As this was cooking, I was concerned that there might be too much rice, but the end product was delicious. I ended up adding a bit more chili powder 'cause that suited our taste. Served it up in tostada shells and topped it with the cheese. Then I placed the lettuce, olives, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream and salsa and more tortilla chips on the side so my family could dress their own as desired. Flavor was reminiscent of a good super burrito. We all ate more than we should have--you can call me "Gordo" now!

 

[Luby Luby Luby]

This is great - it reminds me of tacos in a skillet. DH and I love homemade tacos and this is so much easier than fixing individual tacos. I always add a tsp of ground cumin to my taco meat so I did add a tsp to this recipe. But that was the only change made. In fact, I think tacos may be a thing of the past. Ole'!

 

[Kim D.]

Being from Texas, we eat alot if Tex-Mex dishes and this one was wonderful! I followed your directions, except that I added two cloves of minced garlic. I didn't have lettuce or avocado, so I didn't top it with the toppings. Instead, I served it plain along with warm corn bread! I'll be trying the toppings next time, as I think it would be great served that way too! The whole family loved it and I will be making this one on a regular basis. Thanks!

 

[ellie_]

We loved this easy filling skillet supper. I made it as directed until (except for eliminating the salt) serving. I added the black olives and cheese to the serving bowl but instead of the taco fixings (lettuce, tomatoes, etc) we served it with buttermilk cornbread recipe#11420. We will be making this again soon.

 

[Laudee]

Bev, this is such a simple recipe to put together...All in one skillet, and served from it...Great idea! I followed your directions, but did leave out the olives and avocados (was fresh out!) It still came out so good. Served it with warm flour torts. I did add some of Miss Annie's "Senor Pico's Picante Sauce" in the mix...Perked it right up! (about a 1/2 cup) We sure did enjoy! Thanks for sharing, Laudee