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Refried Beans and Rice Skillet Recipe

Andi Gleeson
Refried Beans and Rice Skillet is a speedy and delicious meal that comes together in the same amount of time to order takeout.
3 from 217 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4
Calories 419 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Sausage Link Diced
  • 1 cup Uncooked Long Grain White Rice
  • 2 cloves Garlic Crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 15 ounces Canned Diced Tomatoes Undrained
  • 15 ounces Canned Corn Drained
  • 2 cups Water
  • 15 ounces Refried Beans
  • 1/2 cup Salsa Green or red
  • Kosher Salt To taste
  • Hot Sauce To taste
  • Shredded Mexican Cheese Optional
  • Chopped Cilantro Optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and rice. Sauté, stirring constantly, for 3-4 minutes until rice is opaque and sausage has started to brown.
  • Stir in garlic and cumin, and cook a minute longer until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomatoes, corn, and water. Bring to a low boil, cover, and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in refried beans and salsa. Replace lid, and simmer for 5 minutes longer or until rice is tender.
  • Season to taste with salt and hot sauce. Serve topped with shredded cheese and cilantro if desired.
Keyword Beans, Dinners, Easy, Easy Dinners, Family Meals and Snacks, Mexican, One Pot Meals, Rice, Simmered, Skillets, Skillets, Tex Mex