Description
Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet is a delightful one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights. This satisfying dish combines lean ground beef, black beans, corn, and zesty taco flavors, all topped with melted cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a family-friendly recipe that allows for easy customization with your favorite toppings like avocado, cilantro, or sour cream. Whether you’re hosting a casual dinner or need a quick lunch solution, this versatile skillet will please everyone at the table. Enjoy flavorful comfort food that prioritizes both taste and convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
- 15 oz can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 15 oz can sweet corn (not drained)
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles
- 8.5 oz bag Ready Rice
- 4 oz shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add avocado oil spray.
- Cook the ground beef and diced onions until the meat is no longer pink and onions are soft (about 8-10 minutes).
- Preheat your oven to Broil.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; cook for an additional minute.
- Add black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes; simmer for about 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate cooked rice into the mixture and stir well.
- Top with shredded cheese and broil until bubbly (about 1 minute).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (235g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg