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Skillet Meat with Rice and Beans

Prep 15 min Cook 40 min Difficulty 3/5

Hearty skillet meat with rice and beans — one-pan recipe, 15 min prep, 40 min cook. Practical, family-friendly meal.

Why this recipe works

This straightforward skillet meat with rice and beans is a hearty, single-pan dinner suitable for weeknights and meal prep. It fits cooks who want a practical, filling dish without complicated steps. Prep is short (15 minutes) and the recipe uses pantry-friendly staples like rice and canned beans.

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Key takeaways

One-pan meal: browning meat first boosts flavor.
Simmer covered for even rice cooking; rest before serving.
Works with canned beans and many protein swaps.

Recipe guide

This straightforward skillet meat with rice and beans is a hearty, single-pan dinner suitable for weeknights and meal prep. It fits cooks who want a practical, filling dish without complicated steps. Prep is short (15 minutes) and the recipe uses pantry-friendly staples like rice and canned beans.

A complete, one-pan meal ready in about an hour.

  • One-pan meal: browning meat first boosts flavor.
  • Simmer covered for even rice cooking; rest before serving.
  • Works with canned beans and many protein swaps.

Ingredients

Ingredients: - 500 g meat (beef, pork, or chicken), cut into bite-sized pieces - 200 g rice (long-grain or jasmine), rinsed - 400 g beans (canned drained or cooked), drained if canned - 1 tbsp oil, 1 small onion chopped, 2 garlic cloves minced, 400 ml broth or water, salt and pepper, optional spices (cumin, paprika), fresh herbs to finish.

Step-by-step skillet method

1) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season meat and brown in batches (3–5 minutes) until seared. Remove and set aside. 2) Sauté onion 3–4 minutes, add garlic 30 seconds. 3) Add rice and toast 1–2 minutes. Return meat to skillet, add broth, bring to a boil. 4) Reduce to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in beans, cover and cook 5–8 more minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. 5) Rest 5 minutes off heat, fluff with fork and season to taste. Garnish with herbs.

Timing, difficulty and quick tips

Timing: Prep 15 min, Cook 40 min. Difficulty: moderate (3/5). Tips: brown meat without crowding the pan for better flavor; use a tight-fitting lid to steam rice evenly; add 50–100 ml extra liquid if using older rice or a deeper skillet.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Meet
  • 200 g Rice
  • 400 g Beans

Instructions

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FAQs

How long does leftovers keep? Cool completely, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in fridge before reheating.
Can I substitute any ingredients? Use cooked canned beans (drained) or swap rice for quinoa or farro; ground turkey or chicken work if you want leaner protein.
Best way to reheat without drying out? Reheat gently on low in a skillet with a splash of water or broth, or microwave covered for 1–2 minutes, stirring once for even heat.