Description
One-Pot Taco Rice Skillet is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a fiesta of tastes to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe combines ground meat, aromatic spices, colorful veggies, and hearty rice in one pan for a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, this dish will impress your loved ones while creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mix of colors)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans (drained)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until no longer pink.
- Add the diced bell peppers and rinsed rice; stir to combine.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and mix well.
- Pour in the canned tomatoes with juice and drained black beans; stir to combine.
- Add water or broth and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Once cooked, top with shredded cheddar cheese; cover until melted.
- Serve warm garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg