Description
A quick and comforting one-pan meal featuring seasoned beef, beans, corn, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 3 cups ready rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings: sour cream, avocado, cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, salsa, and cooked rice to the skillet. Stir to combine and let flavors mingle.
- Cook for about 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top and cover to melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with optional toppings like sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.
Notes
Make-ahead friendly and easily customizable for various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg