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Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Recipe

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A flavorful and easy Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet that combines seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, salsa, and spicy Mexican-style rice all cooked together and topped with melted Colby Jack cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with vibrant Tex-Mex flavors and customizable garnishes.

Ingredients

Meat & Vegetables

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

Seasonings & Condiments

  • 3 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ½ cup prepared salsa (storebought or homemade – preferably not thick and chunky)

Grains & Dairy

  • 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: Preheat 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 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is no longer pink and the onions have softened.
  3. Preheat broiler: Set your oven to broil and position the oven rack in the middle setting to prepare for melting the cheese later.
  4. Add seasoning and salsa: Stir in the taco seasoning and salsa with the cooked beef and onions until well combined to infuse the mixture with classic taco flavors.
  5. Add beans, corn, and tomatoes: Pour in the drained black beans, undrained sweet corn, and undrained diced tomatoes with green chiles. Stir everything together and let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes until most of the excess liquid has evaporated.
  6. Incorporate rice and cheese: Add the microwaved ready rice to the skillet and stir well to combine all ingredients evenly. Then, sprinkle the shredded Colby Jack cheese on top of the mixture.
  7. Broil to melt cheese: Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil carefully for about 1 minute or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
  8. Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with optional toppings such as fresh cilantro, sliced avocado, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips before serving.

Notes

  • Use an oven-safe skillet to allow seamless transition from stovetop cooking to broiling.
  • Adjust taco seasoning levels based on preferred spice tolerance.
  • Ready Rice can be substituted with any pre-cooked or leftover rice for convenience.
  • Keep an eye on the cheese while broiling to prevent burning, as it can melt quickly.
  • Optional garnishes add freshness and texture—feel free to customize.

Find it online: https://cookedbysarah.com/cheesy-taco-rice-skillet-recipe/