Flavorful Taco Rice
This Taco Rice is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it’s a great side dish or can be served as a main course. Top with your favorite taco toppings for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 packet taco seasoning
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2 cups water
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2 cups Minute Rice, uncooked
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1 cup salsa
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
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In a large skillet, brown and crumble ground beef. Drain excess grease.
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Add in taco seasoning and water. Stir well and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
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Turn down heat, then add in uncooked Minute Rice and stir.
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Cover and cook for about 5 minutes (until rice is tender).
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Remove the lid and stir in salsa and cheese.
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Turn off the heat and it’s ready to serve!
Notes
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For a spicier version, use hot salsa or add some jalapeños to the dish.
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You can swap out cheddar for another type of cheese, like Monterey Jack or Mexican blend, for different flavors.
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For extra toppings, consider adding sour cream, chopped cilantro, or diced avocado.
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If you prefer to make this a full meal, you can add beans or corn to the rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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