Description
This One-Pan Taco Rice Dinner is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining seasoned ground beef, rice, and veggies all cooked together in a single skillet. Topped with melted cheese and customizable taco fixings, it’s a perfect weeknight main course that’s hearty, comforting, and quick.
Ingredients
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Protein and Aromatics
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if using lean meat)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Rice
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
Liquids and Vegetables
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, diced avocado
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet or deep sauté pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion and cook until the meat is browned and the onions are softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Add Seasonings and Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant, allowing the spices to bloom.
- Combine Rice and Liquids: Add the uncooked rice, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (including the juice), broth, and frozen corn. Stir everything together and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Simmer Covered: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer gently for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed.
- Finish with Cheese and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top and cover again, allowing the cheese to melt for 3 to 5 minutes. Serve warm with your choice of optional toppings like sour cream, cilantro, green onions, or avocado.
Notes
- For a healthier twist, use brown rice instead of white. Increase broth slightly and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer to ensure the rice is fully cooked.
- This recipe reheats well and is excellent for meal prep.
- Consider adding black beans for extra protein and fiber.
