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Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet

Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet: 5-Minute One-Pan Wonder


  • Author: basmer
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan dinner that combines savory beef, zesty seasoning, and gooey cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (or ground turkey or diced chicken)
  • 0.5 medium Onion, diced (or shallots for milder taste)
  • 3 tbsp Taco Seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • 0.5 cup Prepared Salsa (fresh or store-bought)
  • 15 oz Black Beans, drained and rinsed (or pinto beans)
  • 15 oz Sweet Corn, undrained (or frozen corn)
  • 10 oz Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles, undrained (or fresh diced tomatoes)
  • 8.5 oz Ready Rice, microwaved (or cooked long-grain/brown rice)
  • 4 oz Colby Jack Cheese, shredded (shred from block for best melting)
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Sliced Avocado
  • Sour Cream
  • Crushed Tortilla Chips

Instructions

  1. Start by heating a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Lightly spray it with cooking spray.
  2. Add the lean ground beef and diced onions to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and the onions are soft, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and prepared salsa, mixing well into the beef and onion mixture.
  4. Add the drained black beans, undrained sweet corn, and undrained diced tomatoes and green chiles. Allow to simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the microwaved rice and top with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  6. Place the skillet on the middle rack of your oven and broil until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove from oven and garnish with toppings like cilantro, avocado, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Notes

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Skillet
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
    • Calories: 500
    • Sugar: 5 g
    • Sodium: 800 mg
    • Fat: 20 g
    • Saturated Fat: 8 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
    • Trans Fat: 0 g
    • Carbohydrates: 50 g
    • Fiber: 10 g
    • Protein: 30 g
    • Cholesterol: 80 mg

    Keywords: Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet, one-pan dinner, quick dinner, taco rice