Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet
Whip up a delicious Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet for your next busy weeknight dinner! This one-pan wonder combines lean ground beef, savory black beans, sweet corn, and melted cheese into a comforting meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for families or casual gatherings, this dish is bursting with flavors from taco seasoning and salsa that even picky eaters will love. Plus, with easy cleanup and the option to customize ingredients based on your pantry, it’s a hassle-free recipe you’ll return to time and time again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop/Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 (undrained)
- 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. Spray with oil.
- Cook ground beef and onions until the meat is browned and onions are soft (8-10 minutes).
- Preheat your oven to Broil.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; mix well.
- Add beans, corn, and tomatoes; simmer for about 5-6 minutes.
- Stir in rice until combined, then top with shredded cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly (about 1 minute). Serve with optional garnishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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