Quick And Easy Skillet Taco Rice
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 servings
Get ready for a flavor fiesta in your mouth with this Easy Skillet Taco Rice recipe!
Imagine a delicious, one-pan dinner that combines all your favorite Tex-Mex ingredients, including ground beef, taco seasoning, salsa, and plenty of cheese.

This mouthwatering dish is a quick and easy skillet dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or as a fun twist on Mexican night.
Everything comes together on the stovetop in under 30 minutes, and you’ll love the endless topping ideas – think avocado, sour cream, and more taco toppings!
This recipe is a game-changer for anyone who loves comfort food, and the best part is that it’s incredibly easy to make.
First, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
Once the beef is browned, add in some diced onions and cook until they’re translucent.
Next, add in the taco seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the flavors are fragrant.
Then, add in the salsa, beef broth, and uncooked white rice.
Stir everything together, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
While the rice is cooking, prepare your toppings – think diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla strips.
Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and stir in some shredded cheese until it’s melted and gooey.
Now it’s time to get creative with your toppings – add as many or as few as you like, and get ready to dig in!

This Easy Skillet Taco Rice recipe is a real showstopper, and it’s perfect for anyone who loves a good taco.
So go ahead, get creative with your toppings, and enjoy every bite of this delicious, one-pan dinner!
And don’t forget to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days – or freeze it for up to 1 month and reheat it whenever you need a quick and easy meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Toppings: diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream, tortilla strips
Instructions
- 1. Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 2. Once the beef is browned, add in diced onions and cook until they're translucent.
- 3. Add in the taco seasoning and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the flavors are fragrant.
- 4. Add in the salsa, beef broth, and uncooked white rice. Stir everything together.
- 5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 6. While the rice is cooking, prepare your toppings – diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla strips.
- 7. Once the rice is done, fluff it with a fork and stir in shredded cheese until it's melted and gooey.
- 8. Add your desired toppings and enjoy!
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