Speedy Skillet Taco Rice!

I am always looking for new ways to use ground beef.  We use a lot of ground beef because my in-laws have a dairy farm and raise their own beef, which they then share with us.  This recipe is tasty, easy, and quite tasty!  It only takes about 30 minutes total to make this dinner for your family.


Speedy Skillet Taco Rice

 Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup of your favorite salsa
1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mexican-blend)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 can sliced olives
Sour cream, if desired

Directions:

1.  In a 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat until completely browned.  Drain.
2.  Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, salsa, and corn.  Heat to boiling and stir in rice.  Boil for 1 minute then remove from heat.  Cover and let stand 8 minutes.
3.  Fluff rice mixture with a fork.  Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.  Cover and let stand 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Sprinkle lettuce around outside edge of skillet, sprinkle tomato inside the lettuce, and olives inside the tomato.  Serve with sour cream.