Taco Rice Skillet
Taco Rice Skillet is a one-pan meal that combines the flavors of tacos with hearty rice and melty cheese. It’s a simple and delicious dinner option that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
With minimal prep and only one skillet to clean, this dish is ideal for anyone who wants a quick, satisfying meal without the hassle. Customize it with your favorite toppings to make it your own.
This recipe saves you time and effort by cooking everything in a single skillet. It’s quick to prepare, easy to clean up, and loaded with bold taco flavors. Perfect for weeknights when you want something hearty and family-friendly without spending hours in the kitchen.
What You Need for This Recipe
This recipe has lots of pantry (both, fridge and dry pantry) ingredients. Once you’ve stocked up on them, you make this quick and easy dinner recipe.
- Lean Ground Beef: A hearty base that cooks quickly
- Onion and Garlic: Add depth and flavor to the dish
- Taco Seasoning: Provides the classic taco flavor everyone loves
- Tomato Sauce and Rotel: Create a flavorful and slightly spicy sauce for the rice
- Beef Broth: Helps cook the rice while adding richness
- Long Grain White Rice: Absorbs all the flavors and adds heartiness
- Shredded Cheese: Melts on top for a creamy, cheesy finish
Optional Toppings For This Skillet Recipe
Anything you love on tacos or nachos will be a topping for this rice skillet. Try:
- salsa
- taco sauce
- cilantro
- hot sauce
- sour cream or plain yogurt
- shredded cheddar
- cotija cheese
- chopped or shredded lettuce
- lime wedges for squeezing over the rice
- tortillas for wrapping around the rice and make little tacos
Other Recipes You Might Love
If this type of recipe makes you happy think about trying my Enchilada Meatballs. Or this super simple Chicken Fajita Casserole. Or a Chicken Taco Soup. They’re all mexi inspired and quick to make!
Taco Rice Skillet
Ingredients
- 1- pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 ounce tomato sauce
- 10 ounce Rotel not drained
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Toppings of choice: sour cream diced avocado, guacamole, cilantro, etc.
Instructions
- Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet and cook over medium heat along with the onion until the beef is browned
- Drain off the fat, then add the minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for 1 minute
- Add the tomato sauce, Rotel beef broth, and rice; stir well
- Cover the skillet with a lid
- Simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
- Top the rice with shredded cheese and replace the lid on the skillet until the cheese is melted
- Serve hot with the toppings of your choice
