Description
Savory “one-pan taco rice dinner” blends Mexican-inspired flavors with convenient cooking. Hearty spices and tender ingredients merge into a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave for weeknight comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup (150 g) corn kernels
Grains and Seasonings:
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain white rice
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) beef broth
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, sautéing diced onions until translucent and tender, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for 1 minute.
- Incorporate ground beef into the skillet, browning thoroughly while breaking apart with a utensil. Eliminate any excess grease if needed.
- Gently fold in bell pepper chunks, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Combine rice, taco seasoning, beef broth, and corn kernels within the skillet, mixing ingredients comprehensively.
- Elevate mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low. Seal skillet with a lid and allow contents to simmer for 18-20 minutes, ensuring rice reaches perfect tenderness and liquid absorbs completely.
- Carefully remove from heat source and let stand, covered, for an additional 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld and rice to settle.
- Gently separate rice grains using a fork before presenting the aromatic one-pan meal.
Notes
- Save time by chopping onions, garlic, and bell peppers in advance during meal prep to streamline cooking.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version of the dish.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium beef broth and homemade taco seasoning instead of packaged mixes.
- Enhance meal prep by doubling the recipe and storing leftovers in airtight containers for quick lunches throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 6-8 minutes
- Cook Time: 23-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 433 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg