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Taco Rice Skillet

Mix ground beef and rice together with taco seasoning, tomatoes and onion in an easy one skillet meal that is always popular!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword beef and rice skillet, Mexican beef rice skillet
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 535kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes undrained
  • 2 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup rice rinsed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese use a block and shred for best melting
  • 1 cup lettuce shredded
  • 1/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Drain excess fat.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Add onion and cook until transclucent.
    1 medium onion
  • Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and stir.
    1 ounce taco seasoning
  • Add beef broth and undrained can of tomatoes with juice. Stir well.
    14 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, 2 1/4 cup beef broth
  • Rinse rice and stir into the skillet. Mix well.
    1 cup rice
  • Cover and turn down to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top of the skillet and cover until melted.
    1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Serve with sour cream and shredded lettuce. Enjoy!
    1 cup lettuce, 1/4 cup sour cream

Notes

Garnish with sour cream and avocado

Nutrition

Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 1180mg | Potassium: 663mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1073IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 4mg