Taco Ground Beef Rice Bowl
This one-pan taco ground beef rice bowl is the ultimate easy weeknight dinner made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, melty cheese, and taco toppings all cooked in one skillet. Family-friendly, meal-prep friendly, and packed with bold taco flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning homemade version below in notes
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 cup long-grain white rice or any rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 15-oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Toppings
- avocado
- cilantro
- sour cream
- jalapenos
- lime wedges
- tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, paprika, and cumin.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in uncooked rice.
- Add broth and tomatoes.
- Bring to a simmer and cover.
- Cook 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Cover until melted.
- Add toppings and serve warm.
Notes
Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
Skip the packets if you want even more flavor.Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne
Nutritional Information (Approximate Per Serving)
- Calories: 520
- Protein: 29g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg