Description
This taco rice skillet is a cheesy, one-pan dinner made with seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and plenty of taco toppings. A quick 30-minute meal the whole family will love!
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade blend)
Rice and Beans:
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth (or beef broth)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
Additional:
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Toppings: sour cream, salsa, jalapeños, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in taco seasoning, rice, broth, diced tomatoes, beans, and corn. Mix well.
- Simmer: Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of cheese. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top, cover, and let melt for 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for ground chicken or turkey for a lighter version.
- Spice it up with jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- For extra creaminess, stir in 1/4 cup sour cream at the end.
- Great for meal prep—reheats well for lunch!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Skillet Meal
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
