Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Dinner
Ingredients
- 1 lb of ground beef
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp each of cumin
dried cilantro
- 1 diced onion
- 1 TBSP of minced garlic
- 1 10 oz can of Rotel
- 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 cups of beef broth
- 1 cup of long grain white rice
uncooked
- 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 small tomatoes
diced
- 1/2 onion
diced
- 1 jalapeño
diced
- 1/2 a bunch of cilantro
- 2 limes
squeezed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Brown the ground beef in a skillet on medium high heat, add all seasonings, and the onion.
- 2
Let that cook until beef is cooked through and onions have softened.
- 3
Drain any grease from the skillet.
- 4
Add Rotel, tomato sauce, minced garlic, beef broth, and uncooked rice to the skillet.
- 5
Stir well, cover with a lid, and cook on medium low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- 6
Top with shredded cheddar cheese and let melt or pop in the oven on broil.
- 7
Serve and top with fresh pico & tortilla chips. Enjoy!
- 8
Chop the tomatoes, onions, and jalapeno.
- 9
Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir together. Add in squeezed lime juice, cilantro, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 10
Put the Pico de Gallo in the refrigerator until the Cheesy Taco Rice is ready. This can also be prepped ahead of time!
Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Dinner
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About this Recipe
Craving a satisfying, easy weeknight meal that brings everyone to the table? This Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Dinner delivers all the classic taco flavors you love in one simple pan. It's a family-friendly solution to busy evenings, offering hearty comfort without the fuss.
What makes this dish a true weeknight hero is its incredible simplicity and robust, comforting flavor profile. Combining seasoned ground beef, tender long-grain white rice, and a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, it’s a complete meal cooked entirely in one skillet. This approach not only locks in flavor but also minimizes cleanup, addressing a common pain point for home cooks. The spices, including chili powder, cumin, and cayenne, infuse every bite with that irresistible taco taste.
You can expect a hearty, flavorful dish bursting with savory ground beef, perfectly cooked long-grain white rice, and a decadent blanket of gooey melted cheddar. The subtle warmth from the chili powder and cayenne, combined with the richness of Rotel and tomato sauce, creates a deeply satisfying and comforting experience. Each spoonful offers a blend of tender textures and savory notes, beautifully complemented by the freshness of homemade Pico de Gallo. This vibrant topping, with its diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and bright lime juice, cuts through the richness, adding a crucial layer of zest and crunch.
This Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Dinner is wonderfully versatile, allowing for easy adjustments to suit your family's preferences. While ground beef provides a rich base, you could easily swap in ground turkey or chicken for a lighter alternative. Feel free to adjust the cayenne and jalapeño in the Pico de Gallo to your preferred spice level, adding more for a kick or less for a milder taste. You could also experiment with different shredded cheeses, though cheddar offers that classic comforting melt and flavor profile.
Perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings, this skillet dinner is a standalone star. Serve it straight from the pan, perhaps with a dollop of sour cream, alongside the vibrant, freshly made Pico de Gallo for a burst of freshness and texture.