Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, combining lean ground beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes, all topped with gooey cheese. Ready in under 30 minutes, it offers a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. Plus, you can easily customize it with your favorite toppings like avocado, sour cream, or fresh cilantro. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this protein-packed dish will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
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 lightly spray with oil.
- Add ground beef and diced onions; cook for 8-10 minutes until meat is browned and onions are soft.
- Preheat the oven to Broil.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; mix well.
- Add black beans, corn, and tomatoes; simmer for about 5-6 minutes until liquid reduces.
- Mix in microwaved rice; stir to combine. Top with shredded cheese.
- Broil for about one minute until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg