Description
This Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet is the ultimate one-pan dinner. Packed with seasoned beef, tender rice, melty cheese, and vibrant toppings, it’s easy to make and cleanup is a breeze. Perfect for busy nights or laid-back weekends.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white rice, uncooked
10 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup corn
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, jalapeños, avocado, lime wedges
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Stir in uncooked rice, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, and beef broth. Mix well.
4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover again and let melt for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add desired toppings and serve warm.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rice to cut down on cooking time.
Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
To make it vegetarian, use beans and vegetable broth instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: taco skillet, one pan dinner, cheesy rice