Mexican Dirty Rice (Gluten Free and Dairy Free)
This easy Mexican dirty rice combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, black beans, tomatoes, and kale in a flavorful 30-minute skillet meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry white basmati rice
- 2 cups beef bone broth or water
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 –2 teaspoons minced garlic or 2–3 cloves
- 1 packet gluten free taco seasoning
- 1 cup pico de gallo or salsa or 1 can Rotel, undrained
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 –3 cups chopped kale
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the basmati rice with the beef bone broth or water according to the package directions. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- While the rice cooks, place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30–60 seconds, or until fragrant.
- Add the taco seasoning and stir until the beef is evenly coated.
- Stir in the pico de gallo, salsa, or undrained Rotel. Add the drained and rinsed black beans and cook until warmed through.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir until the rice is evenly combined with the seasoned beef, beans, and tomatoes.
- Stir in the chopped kale and cook for approximately 2 minutes, or until just wilted. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Divide among bowls and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Optional Toppings
- Dairy free shredded cheese
- Dairy free sour cream
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime juice
- Hot sauce
- Gluten free tortilla chips
Notes
- Approximately 3 cups of leftover cooked rice may be substituted for the dry rice.
- For a milder recipe, use mild taco seasoning and mild salsa or Rotel.
- Use dairy free cheese, sour cream, yogurt, and ranch to keep the entire meal dairy free.
- Always verify that packaged ingredients are certified or labeled gluten free when necessary.
- Ground turkey or ground chicken can replace the ground beef.
- Baby spinach may be substituted for the kale.