Comfort Food Craving One Pot Mexican Beef and Rice

Ok here it is.. 
It's easy, virtually mess free, tastes great and lasts for days!!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 1 yellow pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked rice 
  • 1.5 cups broth or more if it seems dry
  • 1 jar (16-oz) chunky salsa
  • 1 can (15-oz) black beans
  • 1 cup sweet corn canned OR frozen
  • Shredded cheese, lime wedges, sour cream, chopped tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips…. optional, to serve

Instructions
 

  • Brown meat:

    Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic and beef and cook until browned. Stir in the diced peppers and cook for 1 more minute.

  • Add remaining ingredients:

    Stir in the tomato paste, taco seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Add the rice, broth, salsa, black beans and corn and stir well.

  • Cook:

    Bring to a simmer, cover the skillet with a lid, reduce the heat and gently cook for around 25 minutes, or until cooked through. Add more broth if necessary.

  • Serve:

    Top with shredded cheese and cover for another 2 minutes, if you like. Serve with your favorite toppings.