Description
Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet is a flavorful, one-pan meal that brings the vibrant tastes of Mexico to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. This hearty dish combines lean ground beef, black beans, sweet corn, and gooey cheese for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. It’s not only quick to prepare but also packed with protein, ensuring everyone leaves the table happy. With its customizable ingredients and bold flavors, this dish is sure to become a family favorite, whether served as lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion (diced)
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup prepared 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 (microwaved)
- 4 oz Colby Jack cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and spray with avocado oil.
- Add ground beef and onions, cooking for 8-10 minutes until the meat is browned and onions are soft.
- Preheat your oven to Broil.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa until well combined.
- Mix in black beans, corn, and tomatoes; simmer for about 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate the prepared rice thoroughly into the skillet and top with shredded cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly, about one minute; garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg