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Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15 oz can fire roasted corn, drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade
  • cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • For topping optional but highly recommended:
  • Mexican crema
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Sliced green onions
  • Extra salsa
  • Avocado

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef. In a large skillet with a lid (or Dutch oven), cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess grease if needed.
  2. Add the good stuff. Stir in the taco seasoning, rice, beef broth, and salsa. Give everything a good stir so the rice is fully submerged in the liquid.
  3. Simmer. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add beans and corn. Stir in the black beans and fire roasted corn. Let everything warm through for about 3–4 minutes.
  4. Make it cheesy. Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, cover again, and let it melt for a few minutes until gloriously gooey.
  5. Finish with crema. Drizzle with Mexican crema and any toppings you love.

Notes

A Few Cozy Tips
• This reheats beautifully for lunch the next day.
• You can easily stretch it with an extra half cup of rice and broth if you’re feeding a crowd.
• Tortilla chips on the side are highly encouraged. Emotional support chips are a thing.