Nacho Beef Skillet

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 3

A quick and easy Nacho Beef Skillet recipe for a delicious weeknight dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey
	1 1/2 cups water
	1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies , Undrained
	1 can whole mexicorn whole kernel corn , drained
	1 envelope Spanish rice mix
	2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
	tortilla chips , as needed
	sour cream , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

550

Sugar

Fat

31g

Nacho beef skillet is a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. The recipe is very customizable and can be adapted to suit your taste preferences. The combination of ground beef or turkey, Spanish rice, corn, and cheese makes this dish filling and flavorful. The addition of diced tomatoes and green chilies adds a touch of acidity and heat, while the tortilla chips provide a satisfying crunch. This is a great meal to make when you need something quick, easy, and satisfying.

Instructions

1.	Brown the ground beef or turkey in a large skillet, then drain the excess fat.
2.	Add the water, diced tomatoes and green chilies (undrained), mexicorn (drained), and Spanish rice mix. Stir until everything is well combined.
3.	Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
4.	Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 350F.
5.	Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of the skillet.
6.	Place the skillet in the oven for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7.	Serve hot with tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream.

PROS

This recipe is quick, easy, and requires minimal ingredients.

The nacho beef skillet is a flavorful and filling one-pan meal.

It can be customized to suit your taste preferences and dietary restrictions.

CONS

This recipe is not particularly healthy.

The use of pre-packaged Spanish rice mix can add unnecessary salt and preservatives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is high in protein due to the use of lean ground beef or turkey.
The use of diced tomatoes and green chilies adds vitamin C and antioxidants.
Corn is a good source of fiber.