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This cheesy taco rice skillet is a quick and easy dinner to make all in one dish!
Dinners have been a struggle over here so I am on a mission to figure out easy dinners that work for our entire family. This one was a HUGE hit! My son loved it, even as leftovers (which he is very particular about.) Such a quick and easy one to make with minimal mess, and so yummy.
ALLERGENS
This recipe has dairy. Feel free to use a DF cheese.
STORAGE
We ate this in a few days, but if we hadn’t I would have stored this for 4 days, then transferred to the freezer.
TOOLS USED/RECOMMENDED
Meat Spatula – such a great tool for breaking up ground meat into tiny pieces so it’s properly incorporated into the dish!
Braiser – you definitely don’t need this fancy of one, but it is an incredibly amazing piece of cookware!
More easy and delicious recipes for your little one found here!
Cheesy Taco Rice Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning or about 2 tablespoons if homemade
- 1 cup rice white or brown
- 1 ½ cups chicken broth or water
- 1 can 15 oz canned corn, drained
- 1 can 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed (unless flavored)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with taco seasoning, stirring to combine.
- Stir in the rice. Add the chicken broth (or water) and bring the mixture to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the drained corn, black beans, and salsa. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes to heat everything through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top, cover, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Let me know if you give it a try. Thank you so much for reading!!
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