Description
Dive into the vibrant spirit of Mexican comfort food with this One Pot Mexican Rice Casserole. It’s everything you love about taco night—bold spices, tender ground beef, and hearty rice—all cooked in a single skillet. Fast, flavorful, and filling, this dish brings everyone to the table with ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Mexican blend, or your favorite)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and diced onion with a pinch of salt and pepper until the beef is fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Return the skillet to the stove. Stir in taco seasoning and garlic powder to coat the beef evenly.
- Add the uncooked rice, beef broth, corn, tomato sauce, and salsa. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Once boiling, cover the skillet, reduce heat to low, and let it simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
- Once the rice is done, sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover for another 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts into gooey perfection.
Notes
Use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter option. Add chopped bell peppers or jalapeños for extra zest. Top with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips. Swap in brown rice—just adjust the simmer time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: mexican rice, casserole, one pot, ground beef, easy dinner, skillet meal