Description
This Beef Taco Skillet with Rice is a hearty, flavorful one-pan meal perfect for a busy weeknight. Ground beef is cooked with onions and seasoned with chili and garlic salts, then simmered with tomatoes, kidney beans, rice, and peppers for a tasty Tex-Mex flair. Topped with melted cheese and optional crunchy corn chips, it’s an easy, comforting dish the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef (or pork, chicken, turkey, or sausage)
- ¾ cup onion, chopped
- ½ cup chopped peppers
Spices and Seasonings
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
Pantry Items
- 1 can (16 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, undrained
- ¾ cup long grain rice, uncooked
- ¾ cup water
Finish
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 bag corn chips (for serving, if desired)
Instructions
- Brown the Meat and Onions: In a large skillet, add the chopped onions and ground beef. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink and the onions are tender. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
- Season the Meat: Sprinkle chili powder, salt, and garlic salt evenly over the cooked ground meat. Stir well to combine all the spices thoroughly with the meat.
- Add Tomatoes, Beans, Rice, and Peppers: Pour in the undrained crushed tomatoes and kidney beans. Add the uncooked long grain rice, water, and chopped peppers. Stir everything together to distribute ingredients evenly in the skillet.
- Simmer Covered: Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Add Cheese and Melt: After 20 minutes, sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover again and let sit on low heat until the cheese melts completely.
- Serve with Corn Chips: Optionally, sprinkle corn chips over the skillet before serving or serve them on the side for added crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful beef taco skillet!
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground pork, chicken, turkey, or sausage to vary the flavor.
- Use fresh peppers of your choice, such as bell peppers or poblano, for added color and taste.
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or extra chili powder.
- If preferred, use reduced-fat cheese to reduce calorie and fat content.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
