One-Pan Beef Taco Skillet with Rice on a plate

Ground Beef & Beef · Easy

One-Pan Beef Taco Skillet with Rice

This one-pan beef taco skillet combines seasoned beef, rice, and corn for a complete taco-flavored dinner cooked in a single skillet, ready in about 30 minutes.

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10Prep min
20Cook min
30Total min
  • 1 lbground beef
  • 2 tablespoonstaco seasoning
  • 1 cuplong-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 cupsbeef broth
  • 1 cupcorn kernels
  • 1 can (10 oz)diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 cupshredded Mexican-blend cheese
  • for garnish chopped cilantro
  1. 1Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks; drain excess fat.
  2. 2Stir in the taco seasoning, rice, beef broth, corn, and diced tomatoes with green chiles.
  3. 3Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  4. 4Sprinkle cheese over the top, cover, and let sit off heat for 2-3 minutes until melted.
  5. 5Garnish with cilantro and serve.

Make it yours

  • Add black beans for extra fiber and protein.
  • Top with avocado and sour cream.
  • Use ground turkey for a leaner version.

Good with

  • Tortilla chips for scooping
  • A dollop of sour cream
  • Sliced jalapeños

Good questions, answered.

Can I use instant rice instead?

Yes, reduce the broth slightly and the simmer time to about 10 minutes since instant rice cooks faster.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, it reheats well; add a splash of broth or water when reheating to loosen the rice.

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