Southwest Skillet Beef Bowls with Lime Cilantro Rice

Flavorful ground beef and tender bell peppers simmered in a mild chili-spiced tomato sauce, served over light and fresh cilantro-lime rice. This dish is perfect for a quick and satisfying summer meal.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 2
• Cuisine: American
• Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

• High-Protein
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Soy-Free
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• comfort food
• sauté
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef (90/10 lean)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 0.5 green bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 0.5 cup low-sodium gluten-free beef broth
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 1.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. First, prepare the rice: In a small saucepan, combine the white rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed. Alternatively, use a rice cooker or instant rice following package directions. While the rice cooks, prepare the skillet beef.
2. While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes (undrained), low-sodium gluten-free beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork. Stir in the fresh lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro.
6. Serve the skillet beef mixture over the lime cilantro rice.

Notes

Adjust chili powder and cumin to your preferred mildness level. For even faster cooking, use instant rice or pre-cooked microwaveable rice.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 1076
• Protein: 60.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 89.8 g
• Fat: 47.3 g
• Fiber: 5.1 g
• Sodium: 523 mg
• Saturated Fat: 17.5 g
• Sugar: 5.9 g
• Cholesterol: 158 mg