Description
A comforting one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, featuring ground beef, beans, corn, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can beans (black or pinto)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups ready rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned and fragrant, crumbling as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat, leaving just enough for flavor.
- Add the beans, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Add the ready rice to the mix, stirring well until evenly coated.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top and cover until melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Notes
Make-ahead meal prep is encouraged. This dish can be customized with different proteins and toppings to suit your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg