Description
A one-pan stovetop dinner featuring ground beef, beans, corn, and melted cheese over tender rice, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can beans (black beans or pinto beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 2 cups ready rice (or cooked rice)
- 1–2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Taco seasoning (to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, green onions, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the beans, corn, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Mix well and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the ready rice and mix until combined.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the mixture and cover until the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, topped with your favorite toppings.
Notes
If the skillet seems thin, let it simmer uncovered to concentrate flavors. Cheddar and Mexican blend cheeses can be used depending on preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous cup
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg