Taco Rice Skillet
Taco rice skillet combines bold taco flavors with hearty rice and melty cheese in one pan. Quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknight dinners!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 554kcal
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
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 1746mg | Potassium: 885mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1529IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 350mg | Iron: 5mg