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A close-up view of a finished Taco Skillet with seasoned ground beef, rice, melted cheese, and topped with shredded lettuce.

Taco Skillet

This quick and easy Taco Skillet recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. It's a one-pan meal that comes together in about 30 minutes, featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and topped with cheese and lettuce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 494
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Skillet
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup converted rice
  • 1 1 ounce package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Stir in the diced tomatoes, water, converted rice, and taco seasoning into the beef mixture. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 25 minutes.
  4. Top the skillet with the shredded Mexican cheese blend and shredded lettuce before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 494kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 25g

Notes

This recipe is a quick and flavorful option for busy home cooks. It uses simple ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for weeknight dinners.

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