Description
One-Pot Taco Rice Skillet is a vibrant dish that combines the beloved flavors of tacos with tender rice, all cooked together in a single pan. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this easy recipe promises an explosion of flavor while minimizing cleanup. With spicy salsa, zesty seasonings, and customizable ingredients, it’s a meal that brings friends and family together around the table. Get ready to savor the fiesta right in your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade equivalent)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and chop bell peppers finely; measure out spices.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked.
- Stir in chopped bell peppers and taco seasoning; cook until peppers soften.
- Add rinsed rice, diced tomatoes, black beans, and broth; stir well to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and cover briefly until melted. Serve warm with optional sour cream and green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg