Description
A flavorful and easy one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, and vegetables cooked together in a skillet, topped with melted colby jack cheese and served with fresh taco-style garnishes.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 14 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup fire roasted corn kernels, drained
Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning (about 1 or 2 packets)
- 3/4 cups white long grain rice, uncooked
Liquids
- 2 cups beef broth
Dairy and Toppings
- 1 1/2 cup colby jack cheese, shredded
- Sour cream, for serving
- Diced avocado, for serving
- Sliced black olives, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
- Salsa, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté the onion and brown the beef: Cook the diced onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to break it up, cooking until no longer pink. Drain and discard fat from the skillet, then return the skillet to the heat.
- Add the seasoning and ingredients for the rice: Stir in the taco seasoning, undrained diced tomatoes, drained corn kernels, uncooked white rice, and beef broth. Mix everything together until combined.
- Simmer the mixture: Bring the skillet contents to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 20 minutes. At the 10-minute mark, stir the mixture to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Melt the cheese on top: After simmering, stir the mixture once more and sprinkle the shredded colby jack cheese evenly over the top. Cover again and cook on low heat for another 3 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve: Remove from heat and garnish the skillet with sour cream, diced avocado, sliced black olives, chopped cilantro, and salsa as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess fat after browning the beef to keep the dish from being greasy.
- Stirring halfway through cooking prevents rice from sticking and helps distribute flavors evenly.
- Use fire-roasted corn for added smoky flavor, but regular corn kernels can be substituted if needed.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your taste — add jalapeños for heat or extra cheese for richness.
- This skillet meal reheats well and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
