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close up of a plate loaded with one pan taco rice skillet meal topped with melted cheese, tomatoes, sour cream and cilantro with red cast iron pan in background.

One Pan Taco Rice Skillet Meal

One pan taco rice skillet is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table. It has maximum flavor with minimal dirty dishes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey or venison
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 jalapenos seeded and diced (or 1 bell pepper)
  • 1 package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup long grain rice uncooked
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups water
  • 14 ounce can black beans drained
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • Your favorite toppings
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Instructions

  • In a large skillet with a lid, cook 1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion and 2 jalapenos over medium heat until the meat is browned and the onions are translucent.
  • Add the 1 package taco seasoning and 1 cup long grain rice.  Stir to coat everything with the seasoning and let the rice toast for a minute or two.
  • Add the 1 cup salsa and 2 cups water, bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Stir it about 15 minutes in and add additional water if necessary.
  • Stir in 14 ounce can black beans.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup cheddar cheese over the top, cover and let melt for a minute or two.
  • Serve with your favorite taco toppings. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 549mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 2mg
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