One Pot Ground Beef Salsa Rice

cheesy ground beef salsa rice with beans and corn in a Dutch oven.

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One-pan Ground Beef Salsa Rice is a hearty dinner made with taco-seasoned ground beef, salsa, beans, corn, and melted cheese in about 30 minutes. Perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, and leftovers.

Prep Time5

Cook Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 455kcal

Author: Cara Lanz

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup taco seasoning
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups salsa
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 cup corn kernels, frozen, canned, or fresh
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups Mexican blend shredded cheese

Instructions

Heat a Dutch oven or deep 12" skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until ground beef is cooked through, 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Add the taco seasoning, salsa, tomato sauce, and broth to the pan, and stir to combine. Stir in the rice. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover.
Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir occasionally to keep the rice from sticking to the pan.
Stir in the corn and black beans. Sprinkle the cheese on top and cover for 5-7 minutes until melted. Serve with chopped tomatoes, fresh cilantro, avocado, green onions, and your favorite toppings.

Notes

Use a deep skillet or Dutch oven to give the rice room to cook evenly without bubbling over.
Keep the lid on, heat low, and stir occasionally. If the rice is not quite done but the pan looks dry, add a splash of broth.
Pick a salsa you love -- the flavor really comes through.
Make it extra cheesy by stirring half the cheese into the rice for gooey bites, then melting the rest on top.
Spice it up with diced jalapeños, a pinch of cayenne, or hot sauce.
Make burritos. Roll the Mexican ground beef and rice into flour tortillas for fast, easy burritos.

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