Easy Queso Taco Rice Skillet

Easy Queso Taco Rice Skillet

Cheesy taco rice with beef, queso, and pico in one skillet, perfect for busy weeknights.

Preparation Time

5 min

Cooking Time

20 min

Overall Time

25 min

Created By: Lili Clark

Category: Lunch

Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly

Cuisine Type: Mexican-American

Output: 4 Serves

Dietary Options: ~

Ingredients

→ Main Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

10 ounces Rotel, drained

1 taco rice packet (6 ounces)

1 cup pico de gallo

Queso cheese dip, as needed

Steps

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Once no pink remains, carefully drain the excess grease.

Add the taco rice packet along with the exact amount of water specified on the package. Stir in the drained Rotel and mix everything together. Cook according to the rice package directions until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Once the rice is ready, pour on the desired amount of queso over the top and finish with a generous spoonful of fresh pico de gallo. Serve hot and enjoy!

Required Tools

Skillet

Nutritional Information (per serving)

These details are shared for general guidance and don’t replace professional advice.

Calories: 326
Fats: ~
Carbohydrates: ~
Proteins: ~

Lili Clark

Hi! I’m LiLi, a former kitchen disaster who learned to cook by documenting my grandmother’s recipes. I believe cooking should be accessible, sometimes messy, and always delicious. Join me as I share everything from family classics to weeknight emergencies!

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