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Ground Beef Taco Rice Skillet Recipe for Busy Nights
Ground Beef Taco Rice Skillet is a one-pan dinner made with seasoned beef, rice, tomatoes, corn, and cheese. It cooks like a quick stovetop casserole, using pantry spices and simple ingredients for a hearty meal that works well on busy nights.
Inspired by Kitchen Tutor
Time
35m
Cost
$3.20
per serving
Servings
4
Diet
gluten-free
Ingredients
4
- olive oil1 tablespoon
- 85% lean ground beef1 pound
- yellow onion, finely diced1 small
- red bell pepper, diced1 medium
- garlic, minced3 cloves
- chili powder1 1/2 teaspoons
- ground cumin1 teaspoon
- smoked paprika1 teaspoon
- kosher salt, plus more to taste1 teaspoon
- black pepper1/4 teaspoon
- long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained1 cup
- fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained1 can (14.5 ounces)
- water1 1/2 cups
- frozen corn1 cup
- shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese1 cup
- chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons
- lime, cut into wedges1
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Tutor's tips
- •Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear. This removes surface starch and keeps the skillet from turning gummy.
- •Use a skillet with a tight-fitting lid. If steam escapes, the rice may stay firm even after the liquid is absorbed.
- •For a milder family version, reduce the chili powder to 1 teaspoon and serve hot sauce at the table.
