Taco One Skillet Meal

Try this tasty skillet meal when you need a quick dinner idea guaranteed to please your family.

1 pound of ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 cup converted (quick cooking) brown rice
1 package taco seasoning
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce

Optional toppings:
sliced black olives
sour cream
guacamole

Brown and stir ground beef and onion until the beef is browned, about 5 minutes.  Drain and rinse if desired.  Stir tomatoes, water, rice, and taco seasoning into beef mixture and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 25 minutes.  Top with Mexican cheese blend and lettuce before serving.