Description
A comforting and quick one-pot meal filled with seasoned ground meat, tender rice, vibrant veggies, and melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup salsa of your choice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions until fluffy and tender.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat for about 5 minutes; drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water; allow it to simmer for 3 minutes, filling the kitchen with that irresistible taco aroma.
- Add in the diced bell pepper, corn, and black beans; stir until everything is heated through, about 3 minutes.
- Fold the cooked rice into the meat and veggie mixture, gently combining until well blended.
- Serve in bowls, topped with your favorite salsa and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheese for that melty finish.
Notes
For added spice, consider using jalapeños or hot sauce. This dish is very versatile; feel free to swap ingredients based on preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg