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Close-up of a serving of Taco Skillet with ground beef, rice, melted cheese, lettuce, and diced tomatoes.

Taco Skillet

This one-pan taco skillet is a quick and easy dinner that comes together in under 15 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. It's a family favorite that's both delicious and comforting.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Beef Browning 5 minutes
Total Time 35 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 the 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. 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 with the shredded Mexican cheese blend and shredded lettuce just before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use a gluten-free taco seasoning. Enjoy this quick and satisfying meal!

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