Description
One Pot Taco Beef Rice Skillet is a delicious, spicy, and cheesy taco beef recipe cooked all in one pan with rice, vegetables, and flavorful spices. Perfect for a quick and satisfying family meal ready in 45 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef (beef mince)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3/4 cup passata (180 ml)
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 cup frozen sweetcorn (175 g)
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice (180 g)
- 2.5 cups water or stock (600 ml)
- 4 spring onions, diced
- 4-6 tablespoons quark
- 120 g cheddar cheese, grated
Spices
- 1.5 teaspoons cumin
- 1.5 teaspoons paprika
- 1.5 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Brown the beef and onion: Add the ground beef and finely diced onion to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook while stirring occasionally until the beef is browned and the onion is softened.
- Add taco seasoning: Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to coat the meat and onion mixture evenly with the spices.
- Add vegetables and rice: Mix in the diced red and green peppers, frozen sweetcorn, passata, and uncooked rice. Stir everything together to combine fully.
- Add liquid and simmer: Pour in the water or stock and stir gently. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Let it simmer until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Steam the rice: Turn off the heat and keep the skillet covered for 10-12 minutes to let the steam finish cooking the rice to perfection.
- Finish with cheese and quark: Stir in the quark and grated cheddar cheese until melted and creamy throughout the skillet.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle the diced spring onions over the top and serve hot. Enjoy your flavorful one pot taco beef rice skillet!
Notes
- Using extra lean ground beef helps reduce excess fat while keeping the dish hearty.
- Quark adds creaminess without overwhelming the flavor, but you can substitute with sour cream or Greek yogurt if preferred.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spiciness according to your taste.
- Use chicken or vegetable stock instead of water for deeper flavor.
- Ensure the skillet is well covered during simmering and steaming to cook the rice evenly.
- This recipe is great for meal prep as leftovers reheat well and develop more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 531 kcal
- Sugar: 8.2 g
- Sodium: 316 mg
- Fat: 17.9 g
- Saturated Fat: 9.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47.9 g
- Fiber: 6.4 g
- Protein: 41.4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
