Beef Taco Rice Skillet
All the comfort of tacos in one skillet with seasoned beef, rice, beans, and melty cheese. A budget-friendly dinner that packs well for lunches.
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Instructions
Get your large skillet hot and bubbly! Brown that lean ground beef over medium-high heat until it is perfectly browned. Drain all that excess fat, then invite diced onion to the party and cook for 3 minutes until it gets just a little soft. Toss in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds — fragrant alert!
Stir in the mighty taco seasoning and the rinsed rice. Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and salsa, then give everything a good mix. Bring this flavor fiesta to a gentle simmer, cover it up, and turn the heat down to low. Let it cook gently for 15 minutes, giving it a peek now and then!
Uncover the skillet and stir in the drained black beans and frozen corn. Cover again and cook for another 3–5 minutes until everything is hot and the rice is tender — flavor party achieved! Your smell-o-vision will be dancing right now.
Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top of your skillet masterpiece. Cover it up for 2 minutes to let the cheese melt into gooey bliss. Finish with chopped cilantro if you like, and serve with lime wedges for that zesty punch. Bon appétit!
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Recipe Notes & Tips
- Swap beef for ground turkey or lentils to change it up.
- For spicier flavor, use fire-roasted salsa and add jalapeño.
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