Description
This One-Pot Taco Rice Skillet is a flavorful and easy weeknight dinner that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and corn in a cheesy, comforting skillet meal.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Rice and Beans:
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 1/4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Finishing Touches:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Ground Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly. Brown ground beef in the skillet, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add Rice and Beans: Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, beef broth, and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Remove skillet from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, consider adding chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Ground turkey or chicken can be substituted for beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
