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Easy Skillet Beef and Bean Taco Rice Recipe Perfect for Quick One-Pot Meals

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A quick and easy one-pot skillet meal combining taco-seasoned ground beef, beans, and rice for a comforting and flavorful dinner ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños, avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook 5-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add a splash of broth if skillet looks dry.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons taco seasoning over beef mixture and stir well to coat evenly.
  5. Add 1 cup long grain white rice, stirring to combine and toast slightly for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in canned diced tomatoes with juices and 2 cups beef broth. Stir to combine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
  7. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet tightly with lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes without lifting lid.
  8. Remove lid and gently stir in drained and rinsed black beans. Cover again and cook for another 5 minutes to warm beans through.
  9. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Fluff rice gently with a fork to mix without mashing grains.
  10. Serve hot, topped with optional shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or other preferred toppings.

Notes

Watch the rice closely the first time; stove heat varies. If rice is still crunchy after 20 minutes, add a splash more broth, cover, and cook a few minutes longer. Letting the dish sit off heat for 5 minutes before serving improves flavor. Browning beef well adds flavor. Rinsing beans removes excess sodium and starch to prevent gluey texture. Toasting rice before adding liquids adds a subtle nutty note. Cover skillet tightly to trap steam and cook rice evenly.

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Keywords: skillet meal, taco rice, beef and beans, one-pot dinner, quick dinner, easy recipe, weeknight meal

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