One-Pot Taco Rice & Bean Skillet
This One-Pot Taco Rice & Bean Skillet is a quick 20-minute high-protein dinner made with clean, non-GMO Somos taco simmer sauce, cilantro lime rice, and Mexican black beans. A family-friendly one-pan meal the kids love!
Creator: Leslie Stokes
You know those nights when you walk in the door and you just need dinner to make itself? This is that dinner. This One-Pot Taco Rice & Bean Skillet comes together in less than 20 minutes, uses pantry staples, and is packed with protein thanks to Somos’ clean, non-GMO ingredients.
And the best part? The kids devour it. Westin literally said the cilantro lime rice tastes “just like Chipotle.” If that’s not a mom win, I don’t know what is.
Why I Love Using Somos
When I partner with brands, it has to make sense for our family. And Somos does.
Their:
Taco Simmer Sauce
Cilantro Lime Rice
Mexican Black Beans
are made with clean ingredients, non-GMO, and they pack extra protein — which you know I’m always looking for. It’s the shortcut that still feels homemade.
No weird ingredients.
No complicated prep.
No extra pans.
Just real food that tastes amazing.
You can grab their products here: https://somosfoods.com/
Why This taco bean & rice skillet Recipe Works for Busy Moms
• One pan
• 20 minutes start to finish
• Balanced macros (protein + carbs + fiber)
• Easily customizable
• Meal prep friendly
• Kid approved
It’s the kind of dinner that feels comforting and cozy but still supports your goals. And you can swap proteins depending on what’s in your fridge.
Tips for this Meal Prep
This reheats beautifully.
Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
If meal prepping:
Keep toppings separate.
Add fresh avocado and lime after reheating.
It makes 4 generous servings.
You could even use leftovers for:
• Taco stuffed sweet potatoes
• Quesadillas
• Burritos
• Breakfast taco scramble
So versatile.
I hope this meal prep helps you! Don’t forget to follow along on social media for more Meal Prep + healthy recipes!
One-Pot Taco Rice & Bean Skillet (20-Minute High-Protein Dinner)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef turkey, or diced chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1-2 cups chopped veggies onion, bell pepper, zucchini, corn
- 1 pouch Somos Taco Simmer Sauce
- 1 pouch Somos Mexican Black Beans
- 1 pouch Somos Cilantro Lime Rice
- Juice of 1 lime optional
Optional Toppings (highly recommend)
- Avocado
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Crushed tortilla chips
Let's Make It
- Heat skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and protein. Cook until done.
- Add veggies and sauté 3–4 minutes.
- Stir in taco simmer sauce, beans, and rice.
- Cover and simmer 5–8 minutes.
- Finish with lime juice and serve with toppings.
Nutrition Facts
(Approximate Per Serving – With 93% Lean Ground Turkey)
Calories: 480
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 45g
Fat: 18g
Fiber: 9g
(Varies slightly based on protein choice and toppings.)
Meal Prep in 1 Hour
You can use any two of the meals in this series to get your meal prep done in just about and hour, give or take!
Having your breakfast and lunch ready for the week helps you stay on track with your nutriton, saves you time and money! I truly beleive that meal prep does not need to be over complicated, take too much time or be boring!
I always get asked- “do you ever get tired of eating the same thing all week?” and the answer is, no! Not when the food taste good! I give plenty of variety in these preps and keep it simple!
As always, thanks for being here and remember, don’t over complicate the process! Take a deep breath, you got this!
