Cheesy Mexican Rice Skillet
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this vibrant and satisfying Cheesy Mexican Rice Skillet—a one-pan wonder packed with bold flavors and ooey-gooey cheese! This easy recipe combines seasoned ground beef (or turkey or black beans for a vegetarian twist), colorful bell peppers, tender long-grain rice, and zesty taco seasoning, all simmered to perfection in a flavorful broth. Topped with a generous layer of melted cheddar cheese, this dish is a comfort food masterpiece that's ready in just 40 minutes. Serve it straight from the skillet with optional garnishes like fresh cilantro and sour cream for a fiesta-worthy meal that's perfect for busy nights. Whether you're feeding a family or meal-prepping for the week, this quick and cheesy Tex-Mex-inspired recipe is sure to be a hit.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey or black beans for vegetarian)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 0.5 cup sour cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and bell peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef (or turkey, or black beans if making vegetarian) to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the rice, tomato sauce, broth, taco seasoning, and corn. Mix well, making sure the rice is fully submerged in the liquid.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
Cover again and let the cheese melt for 2-3 minutes.
Optionally, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with a dollop of sour cream on the side.
Enjoy your Cheesy Mexican Rice Skillet!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3194 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 219.6 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 102.3 g | 512% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 665 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 8547 mg | 372% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.6 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.4 g | ||
| Protein | 156.1 g | 312% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1981 mg | 152% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 2505 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
