Description
A comforting one-pot meal featuring flavorful ground meat, rice, and vibrant veggies, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 oz taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 1 medium bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup salsa of your choice
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions, filling your kitchen with that nostalgic aroma of simmering grains.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat for about 5 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and let the flavors mingle.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water; let it simmer for about 3 minutes, allowing the spices to embrace every morsel.
- Add the diced bell pepper, corn, and black beans; stir until everything is heated through—around 3 minutes.
- Gently fold the cooked rice into the meat and veggie mixture, making sure each ingredient is well combined and coated in deliciousness.
- Serve in bowls topped with your favorite salsa and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. Watch as it melts into a gooey, cheesy delight!
Notes
Feel free to customize with different proteins or toppings to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg