Chorizo Rice and Bean Skillet
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Cost
- $12.00
- Nutrition
- 650 cal · 28g protein
- one-pot
- skillet
- budget
- comfort-food
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain rice
Chorizo Rice and Bean Skillet is a Mexican weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 40 minutes, for around $12 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 9 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain rice works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Quick slaw (5 min)
Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- 3-quart saucepan with lidDon't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
- Wooden spoonsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 12 oz mexican chorizo
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 can pinto beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1¾ cups gluten-free chicken broth
- 1 count yellow onion
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 bunch green onions
Steps
- Brown the chorizo and diced onion in a large lidded skillet over medium heat, 7 minutes, until the chorizo reaches 160°F. Spoon off excess fat.
- Stir in the rice and toast 1 minute, then add broth, diced tomatoes with chiles and drained beans. Bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer 18 minutes. Stir in the corn and cook covered 2 more minutes.
- Sprinkle with cheese, cover until melted, then top with sliced green onions.
On the side: Quick slaw (5 min)
1 bag coleslaw mix, 1 bottle coleslaw dressing
- Toss the coleslaw mix with the dressing. Let it sit a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbohydrates
- 58 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Fat
- 30 g
- Saturated fat
- 12 g
- Sodium
- 1,180 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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