Description
A comforting one-pan meal blending ground beef, taco seasoning, and melted cheese, inspired by vibrant Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans or pinto beans
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 2 cups ready rice (microwaveable or cooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Taco seasoning (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add the canned beans, corn, and taco seasoning to the skillet, mixing well.
- Stir in the ready rice and cook until heated through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover until melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Consider adding jalapeños for an extra kick. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg