Spicy Beef & Rice Fiesta Skillet

Name: Spicy Beef & Rice Fiesta Skillet
Ingredients: 1 lb None None ground beef; 1 cup None None rice; 2 tbsp None None taco seasoning; 2 cups fresh None None spinach; 2 None None carrots, peeled and diced; 1 tsp None None cumin; 1 tsp None None garlic powder; 1 tsp None None onion powder; 1/2 tsp None None paprika; Salt (assumed pantry basic), to taste; Black pepper (assumed pantry basic), to taste; 1 tbsp olive oil (assumed pantry basic); 2 cups water

Recipe by Zideons

Published January 07, 2026

This one-pan wonder combines savory ground beef with fluffy rice and a kick of taco seasoning for a complete and flavorful meal. It's a quick and easy way to bring a fiesta to your dinner table, perfect for busy evenings.

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.

Stir in taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the diced carrots and stir well. Pour in the rice and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Once the rice is cooked, remove from heat and stir in the fresh spinach. Cover again for a few minutes to allow the spinach to wilt from the residual heat.

Fluff with a fork before serving.

Final Notes

Serve this hearty skillet meal as is for a satisfying and flavorful dinner. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley flakes if desired.

About the Author

Zideons

Cooking is my passion. I love blogging and sharing my creative recipes with the world. With my busy lifestyle, it can be challenging to create new recipes, write posts, and ensure everything is formatted and presented well. I started MealMagX for this very reason—for those who share my passion for creative cooking but may not have the time to maintain a blog.

Spicy Beef & Rice Fiesta Skillet

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