Description
Cheesy Taco Rice is a quick and filling one-pan dinner that combines ground beef, rice, beans, corn, salsa, and cheese, perfect for meal prep and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups instant rice
Instructions
- Brown: Brown 1½ pounds ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain if there’s too much grease. Add both taco seasoning packets and cook according to package instructions.
- Combine: Add salsa, black beans, corn, and half of the cheddar cheese. Stir and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Mix: Pour in beef broth and instant rice. Mix everything together.
- Simmer: Put a lid on the skillet. Cook over medium-low for 5–7 minutes until rice soaks up the broth and is tender.
- Melt: Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top and let it melt.
- Serve: Serve warm, adding optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, jalapeños, or cilantro.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a skillet with a splash of water. For freezing, cool and store in freezer bags for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: cheesy taco rice, one-pan meal, meal prep, Mexican-inspired, skillet dinner