Description
A quick and delicious one-pan meal packed with taco flavors and gooey cheese, perfect for feeding a crowd or just yourself.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can beans (black beans or pinto beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups ready rice (instant or microwave rice)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, sour cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, beans, corn, and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the ready rice and mix well. Break up any clumps.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, taste, and adjust.
- Serve with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
Use cooked long grain rice if ready rice isn’t available. For a vegetarian option, swap ground beef for diced mushrooms or extra beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco, rice, skillet, quick meal, one pan dinner, cheesy