Step 1

Pre-heat oven to 400ºF.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add onion, pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add ground beef, and continue cooking until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add in the black beans, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, white rice, salsa and chicken broth and stir together until it is completely combined.

Step 5

Cover the skillet and cook in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, until the rice is no longer hard, and nearly cooked through. Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit, covered for 5 minutes. If using cheese, preheat the broiler. Then, top with cheese, and place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, until melted.

Step 6

Once ready to serve, top with optional garnishes.