Easy Cheesy Taco Beef & Rice – One-Pan Mexican Comfort Food Dinner
Cheesy Taco Beef & Rice is a delicious one-pan meal that combines ground beef, colorful veggies, spices, and cheese for a quick and satisfying dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or Oven
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups cooked long-grain rice (or cook 1 cup uncooked rice in 2 cups beef broth before adding)
- ½ cup beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar + Monterey Jack blend, or Mexican blend)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef with onion and bell pepper for 6–7 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and tomato sauce until combined.
- Add cooked rice and beef broth. Stir and simmer on low for about 5 minutes.
- Top with shredded cheese, cover, and let melt (or bake at 350°F for 10 minutes).
- Serve hot with chopped parsley or cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Top with avocado or sour cream for extra richness.
- Use spicy seasoning or jalapeños for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg