High Protein
Taco Beef Skillet Dinner is a one-pan meal made with rice, lean ground beef, bell pepper, onion, corn, taco seasoning, and salsa. It’s a healthy dinner option that’s filling without being over the top.
This meal is ready in about 40 minutes, which makes it great for weeknights.
The rice keeps it balanced, the taco seasoning gives it that classic flavor, and the salsa ties everything together. It works for family dinners or meal prep, and you don’t need a long grocery list to pull it off.
If you want a skillet dinner you can make on repeat, this one’s a solid go-to.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Taco Beef Skillet Dinner
Healthy and Filling
This recipe makes a full meal with protein, vegetables, and rice in one pan.
Weeknight Friendly
Ready in about 40 minutes, so it works well for busy evenings.
Simple Ingredients
Uses pantry staples like rice, salsa, and taco seasoning along with ground beef and vegetables.
Tips and Tricks
Cooking the Rice
Make sure the rice absorbs all the broth before adding it to the skillet so it doesn’t water down the taco mix.
Even Cooking
Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces so they cook at the same rate.
Ingredient Substitutions
Rice
Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa. Adjust cooking time as needed.
Beef
Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.
Salsa
Substitute salsa with diced tomatoes and a little chili powder if you prefer.
Serving Suggestions
Serve with a side of tortilla chips, a fresh green salad, or top with shredded lettuce and avocado for extra texture.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to keep it moist.
This dish is also freezer friendly. To freeze, cool completely, then freeze for up to 2 months.
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Easy Taco Beef Skillet Dinner
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Ingredients
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 large red onion
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- ¾ cup frozen corn kernels
- ½ cup water
- 1 packet (1¼ ounce) taco seasoning
- 1½ cup fresh fat-free salsa
Instructions
- Chop the red onion and green bell pepper finely.
- In a medium saucepan, bring beef broth to a boil. Add the rice, cover, and cook until tender.
- In a large nonstick skillet, cook ground beef for 3 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the beef. Stir and cook for 7 minutes.
- Stir in the frozen corn and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the water and taco seasoning. Lower the heat and cook until the meat is done and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 5–10 minutes.
- When the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed, remove from heat.
- Stir the rice into the meat mixture.
- Turn off the heat and mix in the salsa. Serve right away.
Notes
Ingredient Substitutions
Rice: Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa. Adjust cooking time as needed.
Beef: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef for a lighter option.
Salsa: Substitute salsa with diced tomatoes and a little chili powder if you prefer.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.Reheat in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of water or broth to keep it moist. This dish is also freezer friendly. To freeze, cool completely, then freeze for up to 2 months.
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