Description
Experience a culinary celebration with the One-Pot Taco Rice Skillet! This vibrant dish combines fluffy rice, seasoned ground beef, black beans, and zesty tomatoes in one pan for a hearty meal that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, this recipe promises to have everyone at the table asking for seconds. Customize it with your favorite toppings and enjoy a delightful burst of flavors in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of oil.
- Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned and crumbled.
- Stir in rice, cumin, and chili powder to coat the rice evenly.
- Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and rinsed black beans; mix well.
- Pour in water to cover ingredients by about an inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover; let simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top; cover briefly until melted before serving with green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg