Description
A delicious and easy one-pan meal, this Mexican Taco Rice Skillet is a flavorful combination of seasoned ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and cheese topped with cilantro. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Dish:
- 1 lb. Lean Ground Beef (85% lean)
- 1 large Onion (finely diced)
- 1 Jalapeno (diced, OPTIONAL)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- (1) 10–ounce can Rotel Tomatoes (with green chilies or petite diced tomatoes)
- (1) 8–ounce can Tomato Sauce
- 1 1/2 cups Beef Broth
- 1 cup Uncooked Rice
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese or Mexican Cheese blend (shredded)
- Cilantro (chopped)
Toppings:
- Sour Cream
- Pico de Gallo
- Salsa
- Guacamole
Instructions
- Prepare the Ground Beef Mixture: Brown the ground beef, onion, jalapeno, salt, and pepper in a skillet. Add taco seasoning and garlic powder.
- Cook the Rice: Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, and uncooked rice. Simmer until rice is tender.
- Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Serve: Top with cilantro and serve with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Notes
- Topping Ideas: Homemade Salsa, Pico de Gallo, Homemade Guacamole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
