Description
One-Pot Mexican Taco Rice Skillet is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings the lively essence of Mexico to your dinner table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender long-grain rice, savory ground meat, and colorful vegetables, all seasoned with zesty taco spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this one-pot wonder requires minimal cleanup while delivering maximum satisfaction. Each bite is a fiesta of flavors, making it a go-to meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color), diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cups water or broth
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and mix well.
- Pour in rinsed rice, diced tomatoes, and water/broth; bring to a boil while stirring.
- Cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Gently fold in black beans and top with shredded cheese; cover until melted.
- Remove from heat, drizzle with lime juice, garnish with cilantro, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg