Easy Beef Taco Skillet 1771028083890 Umve
A quick and savory one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, and melted cheese for a perfect family weeknight dinner.

Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 0.5 cup Diced Onion
- 1.5 cups Beef Broth
- 1.5 cups Instant White Rice
- 10 ounces Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies
- 15 ounces Black Beans, rinsed(optional)
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro(optional)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and diced onions.
- 2
Cook until the beef is fully browned and the onions are translucent, draining any excess grease from the pan.
- 3
Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with liquid), and black beans until well combined.
- 4
Pour in the beef broth and bring the entire mixture to a rolling boil.
- 5
Stir in the instant rice, cover the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, and remove from heat.
- 6
Let the skillet sit covered for 5 to 7 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 7
Remove the lid, fluff the mixture with a fork, and sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top.
- 8
Replace the lid for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese, then garnish with cilantro and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
425
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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