Taco Rice Skillet Recipe
This Taco Rice Skillet Recipe is a great way to make a hearty meal for the family without a ton of added work. A few simple ingredients are all you need to get started!
Need a new dish idea for Taco Tuesday? Or maybe you just want to add another dish to your meal planning rotation. You’re in luck because this simple Taco Skillet Recipe is fast, easy, and sure to be a hit.
Be sure to try my Skillet Chicken Fajita Pasta for another of my favorites!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: No crazy steps to follow!
- Flavorful: Each bite is loaded with great taste.
- Customizable: Everyone can add their favorite toppings to make it their own.
Ingredients
- Lean ground beef
- Onion, diced
- Garlic cloves
- Taco seasoning
- Tomato sauce
- Rotel (not drained)
- Beef broth
- Long grain white rice, uncooked and rinsed
- Shredded cheese
- Toppings of choice: sour cream, diced avocado, guacamole, cilantro, etc.
Directions
Cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain the fat. Add minced garlic and taco seasoning.
Add the tomato sauce, Rotel beef broth, and rice; stir well.
Cover and let simmer.
Add toppings and serve.
Substitutions and Variations
- Meat: You can also use ground turkey, ground chicken, or even use tofu for a meat-free option.
- Rice: Brown rice or even instant rice can work as an addition.
- Beans: Add a can of black beans for fiber and texture.
- Spice: Kick up the heat by adding hot Rotel or adding some diced jalapenos.
- Cheese: Use any type of shredded cheese that you like or have at home.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Wooden spoon
- Serving bowls
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store the covered container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
- Freeze (Optional): If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 to 3 months. Note that rice can sometimes change texture slightly after freezing and thawing, but reheating it with a splash of broth or water helps restore moisture.
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Taco Rice Skillet
This easy Taco Rice Skillet is a simple weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1- pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 10 ounce can Rotel not drained
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- Toppings of choice sour cream, diced avocado, guacamole, cilantro, etc.
Instructions
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Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet and cook over medium heat along with the onion until the beef is browned. Drain off the fat, then add the minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
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Add the tomato sauce, Rotel beef broth, and rice; stir well.
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Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
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Top the rice with shredded cheese and replace the lid on the skillet until the cheese is melted.
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Serve hot with the toppings of your choice.
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