# Creamy taco rice skillet

A quick and creamy one-pan dinner featuring ground beef, taco flavors, and melted cheese mixed with rice.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 whole sweet onion, diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cup instant rice
- 1 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 splash shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- taco toppings (optional)

## Instructions

1. Melt butter in a hot skillet.
2. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent.
3. Add ground beef and cook until done, draining if necessary.
4. Add minced garlic and cook for one minute.
5. Mix in taco seasoning.
6. Add instant rice and toast for a few minutes while stirring.
7. Add beef broth, heavy whipping cream, and salsa.
8. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook until liquid is absorbed.
9. Remove lid and fluff rice.
10. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
11. Top with more cheese, cover to melt, and serve with desired toppings.

## Equipment

- skillet
- lid

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/19J8riWhJm/
- Creator: Mamas Down South Kitchen
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/0bebae58-776f-4507-8807-ac15e765613b
- Extracted: 2026-09-15

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