Easy Weeknight Meal: Cheesy Tex Mex One Pot Taco Rice Skillet

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This cheesy Tex Mex one pot taco rice skillet is a quick, easy dinner made in one pan that your whole family will ask for again and again.

If you need a quick and easy weeknight dinner that checks all the boxes — easy, filling, and minimal cleanup — this one pot taco rice skillet is it.

Made with seasoned ground beef, rice, black beans, corn, and Rotel, this dish brings all the flavors of tacos into one cozy skillet. It’s a go-to one pot ground beef dinner that’s budget friendly and perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 1 small jalapeño, diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 taco seasoning packet
• 1–2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1–2 teaspoons onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
• 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make One Pot Taco Rice Skillet From Scratch

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Stir in the taco seasoning, uncooked rice, beef broth, corn, black beans, and Rotel. Mix everything together.
5. Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
6. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover for a few minutes until melted.
7. Serve warm straight from the skillet for an easy, no fuss dinner.

Tips for the Best Taco Rice Skillet

• Add jalapeño based on your spice preference
• Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting
• Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken if needed
• Add a splash of extra broth if rice needs more moisture

Serving Ideas

This easy taco skillet recipe pairs well with:

• Tortilla chips
• Simple side salad
• Warm tortillas
• Lime wedges

You can also turn this into burrito bowls or meal prep containers for the week.

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One Pot Taco Rice Skillet

This one pot taco rice skillet is packed with bold flavor, hearty ingredients, and melty cheese in every bite. It’s a quick, easy dinner made in one pan that your whole family will ask for again and again.

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Course Dinner Ideas

Cuisine American

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 medium bell pepper diced
• 1 small jalapeño diced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 taco seasoning packet
• 1 –2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 –2 teaspoons onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can whole kernel corn drained
• 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 can Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 –2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
• Add diced onion, bell pepper, and jalapeño. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
• Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
• Stir in the uncooked rice, beef broth, corn, black beans, and Rotel. Mix everything together.
• Bring to a light boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
• Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Cover for a few minutes until melted.
• Serve warm straight from the skillet for an easy, no-fuss dinner.

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