Description
Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Dinner is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen. Bursting with spices, tender meat, and gooey cheese, this one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights when you want something delicious and satisfying without the fuss. With colorful bell peppers and hearty black beans, each bite is a fiesta for your taste buds. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s guaranteed to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Add ground beef or turkey; cook until browned (5-7 minutes), breaking up clumps.
- Stir in taco seasoning; mix well and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add rice, diced tomatoes (with juice), and black beans. Pour in water or broth as per rice package instructions (about 1¾ cups).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is cooked through (15-20 minutes).
- Sprinkle cheese on top; cover again until melted (3-5 minutes). Garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg