Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet | Easy One Pan Mexican Dinner
A quick, cheesy, one-pan meal combining seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, corn, and melted Colby Jack for a complete weeknight dinner. Bold taco flavors and creamy cheese make it a family favorite in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup prepared salsa
- 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can sweet corn
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 8.5 oz bag ready rice (Spicy Mexican, cooked)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and taco seasoning, stirring until fragrant.
- Stir in cooked rice, salsa, beans, corn, and tomatoes with chiles. Simmer 8-10 minutes, combining well.
- Top with Colby Jack cheese, cover, and let melt 2-3 minutes. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Notes
Ground turkey or chicken can substitute for beef. Use shallow corn kernels for even texture.
Ready rice should be precooked as per package instructions. Press rice tightly if frozen corn adds moisture.
Ready rice should be precooked as per package instructions. Press rice tightly if frozen corn adds moisture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g
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