Description
This cheesy beef taco rice skillet is a complete, easy weeknight meal combining seasoned ground beef, rice, and melted cheddar cheese in a single pan. Ready in 30 minutes with minimal cleanup and family-friendly flavor.
Ingredients
Ground beef (85/15 blend) – 1 lb (450g)
Long-grain white rice – 1.5 cups (280g)
Taco seasoning – 2 tbsp (15g)
Cheddar cheese, shredded – 2 cups (200g)
Diced tomatoes (canned, with juice) – 1 can (14.5 oz)
Yellow onion, diced – 1 medium (150g)
Beef broth, low-sodium – 2 cups (480ml)
Olive oil – 1 tbsp (15ml)
Garlic, minced – 3 cloves
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat
Add diced onion and minced garlic, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened
Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and no longer pink
Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes
Add diced tomatoes (with juice) and beef broth; stir to combine
Place rice on top of the beef mixture in an even layer
Top with shredded cheddar cheese
Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until rice is tender and cheese is fully melted
Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork before serving
Notes
Use a cast iron or oven-safe stainless steel skillet for best results.
For extra flavor, use fresh tomatoes or add a splash of lime juice at the end.
Can be customized with optional toppings like avocado, cilantro, or lime wedges.
Double the recipe for meal prep and freeze leftovers for later.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg