Mexican Fried Rice is filled with ground beef, bell peppers, black beans, corn, and green chile. This is a kid favorite that the whole family enjoys.
This is such a versatile dish! We’ve made it a few times already. Served on its own exactly as the recipe is written, this is a one-pan meal that everyone loves. However, each time we make this, we get more creative with it.
Scoop the Mexican Fried Rice over a salad to create a “taco salad” that is sure to thrill any salad lovers. (Just don’t forget the Fritos!) Fill taco shells, burritos, or cheesy quesadillas for a hand-held meal. Barefeet In The Kitchen creator video with Mary YounkinPlay Video
Sean and Sam like to top their rice with a generous extra drizzle of hot sauce. Ben and Nate typically add cheese and sometimes sour cream to their rice. However we make it, this meal is a winner.
Mexican Fried Rice Recipe
- Set a large mixing bowl next to the stove. Warm 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and continue cooking until tender. Transfer to the waiting bowl.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Crumble the beef as it cooks. Sprinkle the meat with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper as it cooks. Drain excess grease, if necessary, and add the beans, corn, and green chile. Stir to combine.
- Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes, just to warm everything. Taste and adjust spices as needed. Transfer the meat mixture to the mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Add the cold rice and stir to coat. Continue stirring and cooking for about 2 minutes. Add the hot sauce. Stir well, to distribute the sauce throughout the rice. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the rice is heated through.
- Add the meat and vegetables back to the skillet with the rice and stir to combine.
Fried Rice Recipes
Ever since I learned how to make {Better Than Take-Out} Fried Rice, it has been a staple in our meal planning. We love it so much and there are endless ways to mix it up.
Zucchini Fried Rice is a great side dish that turns into an awesome main dish just by dropping an egg on top. While you might think of cauliflower “rice”as something you eat in place of grains, this Cauliflower Fried Rice proves that it can be delicious and satisfying in its own right.
Kielbasa and shrimp are added to this Kielbasa and Shrimp Fried Rice to make it a “two thumbs up,” kid-approved, hearty as can be skillet meal; perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner! This Vegan Fried Rice is loaded with flavor for a meat-free option as well.
Chipotle Chicken and Rice is another rice dinner that we all love. Fresh mushrooms, bell peppers, and sweet onions are sprinkled throughout this buttery, garlicky, Mushroom and Pepper Rice Pilaf. (While the rice pilaf is technically a side dish, I happily eat it for lunch anytime we have leftovers.)
