Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired Taco Skillet delights with a zesty blend of ground beef, peppers, and melted cheese. Skillful cooking brings this one-pan wonder to life, inviting you to savor a quick, satisfying meal that captures the essence of comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (170 grams) frozen corn kernels
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 (1 ounce/28 grams) packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- 1 cup (185 grams) uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 (15 ounce/425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup (250 milliliters) salsa
- 2 cups (500 milliliters) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups (170 grams) shredded Mexican blend cheese
Optional Toppings:
- chopped cilantro
- sliced green onions
- diced avocado
- sour cream
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature for 1-2 minutes. Add ground beef and break into small crumbles while cooking until completely browned, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic into the beef. Sauté the vegetables until they become translucent and fragrant, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes.
- Distribute taco seasoning evenly across the meat and vegetable mixture. Mix thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are well-coated with spices.
- Introduce uncooked rice, black beans, salsa, and chicken broth into the skillet. Stir components to combine, making certain rice is fully submerged in liquid.
- Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and allow contents to simmer for 18-22 minutes, occasionally stirring to prevent rice from sticking to bottom.
- After rice becomes tender and liquid reduces, fold in frozen corn. Sprinkle cheese across the surface and remove from heat, letting residual warmth melt cheese for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer taco skillet to serving dishes. Garnish with optional toppings like sour cream, chopped cilantro, and crispy tortilla chips for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Customize meat options by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Select lean protein to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the skillet meal.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice for added nutritional value and increased fiber content.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying taco seasoning quantity or using homemade blend for personalized flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg