Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet

Name: Cheesy Beef and Rice Skillet
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 yellow onion, diced; 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce; 2 cups beef broth; 1 cup queso cheese sauce, or to taste; Fresh cilantro, for garnish; Sour cream, for serving; Pico de gallo, for serving; Tortilla chips, for serving; Flour tortillas, for serving

This one-pan cheesy beef and rice skillet is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's ready in about 30 minutes. Ground beef and rice are simmered in a savory tomato and beef broth base, then finished with a generous drizzle of creamy queso for a satisfying, kid-approved meal.

🌍American 🏷️Cheesy beef and rice 🏷️Ground beef 🏷️One-pan meal 🏷️Skillet dinner Weeknight dinner

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🏷️30-minute meal

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Total

30 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$25–$41

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
2 cups beef broth
1 cup queso cheese sauce, or to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnishoptional
Sour cream, for servingoptional
Pico de gallo, for servingoptional
Tortilla chips, for servingoptional
Flour tortillas, for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion has softened.
2
Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for one minute more.
3
Add the uncooked rice and stir to coat, toasting for about a minute.
4
Stir in the minced garlic, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6
Remove from heat and drizzle the warm queso over the top.
7
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with optional toppings like sour cream and sides like pico de gallo, tortilla chips, and tortillas.