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Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Recipe

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This Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet is a flavorful and easy one-pan meal combining seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and spicy Mexican-style rice, all topped with melted Colby Jack cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it brings together Tex-Mex favorites in a comforting, cheesy skillet dish that’s both satisfying and simple to prepare.

Ingredients

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Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • ½ medium onion, diced

Seasonings and Condiments

  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ½ cup prepared salsa (storebought or homemade, smooth consistency preferred)

Canned Goods

  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 15 oz can sweet corn, not drained
  • 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles, not drained

Grains and Cheese

  • 8.5 oz bag Ready Rice (microwaved according to package directions; e.g., Uncle Ben’s Spicy Mexican style rice)
  • 4 oz Colby Jack cheese, shredded

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sliced avocado
  • Sour cream
  • Crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Heat the Skillet: Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and spray it with avocado oil spray or olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook Beef and Onions: Add the ground beef and diced onions to the skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is no longer pink and the onions have softened.
  3. Preheat Oven Broiler: While the beef cooks, preheat the oven to Broil and position the oven rack in the middle setting.
  4. Add Seasonings and Salsa: Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa with the cooked beef and onions until well combined.
  5. Add Beans, Corn, and Tomatoes: Pour in the drained black beans, undrained corn, and undrained diced tomatoes and green chiles. Stir to mix, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-6 minutes, allowing most of the liquid to evaporate.
  6. Incorporate Rice and Cheese: Add the microwaved ready rice to the skillet and stir everything together evenly. Sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese evenly over the top.
  7. Broil the Cheese: Place the skillet in the preheated oven under the broiler. Watch closely and broil for about one minute until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips if desired, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Use any mild to medium spicy taco seasoning to control heat level.
  • Store-bought salsa should not be super thick or chunky for best consistency.
  • Microwaving the rice ahead of time ensures quick and easy meal prep.
  • Keep a close watch when broiling the cheese to prevent burning.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in a skillet or microwave.

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