{One Pan} Mexican Rice Skillet

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

medium onion (diced)

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

red bell pepper (cored, seeded and diced)

1 lb

ground turkey or beef

salt and black pepper (to taste)

jalapeno (cored, seeded and diced (optional))

1 cup

uncooked long grain white rice (you can also use minute or brown as well and adjust the cooking time)

1/2 cup

canned black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 cup

corn kernels (frozen or canned)

1/2 cup

sweet peas (frozen or canned (optional))

1 14 ounce can

fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

2 1/4 cups

low sodium chicken broth

2 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

1 tsp

chili powder (or to taste)

1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper (or to taste)

1 cup

or more as desired of shredded colby-jack or cheddar cheese

Additional toppings (optional)

diced avocado

green onions

fresh chopped cilantro

sour cream