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Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet

Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet: Your Easy One-Pan Dinner Delight

Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet is a quick one-pan meal blending ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese for a delightful dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Skillet
  • 1 pound Ground Beef opt for lean for a healthier version
  • 1 Onion diced
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning adjust for spice level
  • 1 cup Salsa thinner consistency is ideal
  • 1 can Black Beans rinsed
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn use canned directly
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
  • 2 cups Ready Rice cooked
  • 1-2 cups Colby Jack Cheese freshly shredded
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro fresh, for garnish
  • 1 Avocado sliced
  • 1 cup Tortilla Chips for serving

Equipment

  • large oven-safe skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and spray with cooking oil.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 diced onion; cook for 8-10 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and 1 cup of salsa; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add 1 can of rinsed black beans and 1 cup of sweet corn; incorporate 1 can of diced tomatoes and green chiles.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  6. Stir in 2 cups of cooked ready rice, then sprinkle 1-2 cups of freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese on top.
  7. Place under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For best texture, avoid freezing with toppings like cheese or sour cream.

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