Description
This One-Pot Taco Rice Skillet is a flavorful and hearty meal combining seasoned ground beef, rice, black beans, and diced tomatoes, all cooked together in a single skillet for an easy, satisfying dinner. Topped with melted cheese and fresh green onions, this dish offers a perfect balance of Tex-Mex flavors with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 green onions, chopped (included above as garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil to warm.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the chopped onions and bell peppers to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
- Cook the beef: Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, cooking and breaking it up until browned and fully crumbled.
- Add seasonings and rice: Stir in the long-grain rice, cumin, and chili powder, making sure the rice is evenly coated with the spices.
- Add tomatoes and beans: Mix in the diced tomatoes with their juice and the rinsed black beans, combining well with the beef and rice mixture.
- Simmer: Pour in 2 cups of water so that it covers the ingredients by about an inch. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for approximately 20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Add cheese and garnish: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top, cover briefly to allow the cheese to melt. Once melted, garnish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a diced jalapeño with the bell peppers during sautéing.
- Use low-sodium broth instead of water for added flavor.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated on the stovetop or microwave.
- To make it vegetarian, replace ground beef with extra beans or a meat substitute and omit cheese or use vegan cheese.
