Cozy Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Dinner
Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet Dinner is a hearty one-skillet dinner made with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and melted cheddar cheese, finished with a fresh pico de gallo for brightness and crunch.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 can 10 oz Rotel
- 1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Fresh Pico Topping
- 4 small tomatoes diced
- ½ onion diced
- 1 jalapeño diced
- ½ bunch fresh cilantro chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown and season the ground beef with onion until cooked through.
- Drain excess grease and return skillet to medium heat.
- Add Rotel, tomato sauce, garlic, broth, and uncooked rice, then stir well.
- Cover and simmer on medium low 15 to 20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Top with cheddar cheese and melt with lid on or brief broil.
- Mix all pico ingredients and chill until ready to serve.
- Serve taco rice topped with fresh pico and tortilla chips.