Description
This quick and flavorful Taco Rice combines ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and melty cheddar cheese for a family-friendly meal that’s ready in minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or a fun twist on Taco Tuesday!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups uncooked Minute Rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, until fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Add seasoning and water: Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Mix well and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add rice: Reduce the heat and stir in the uncooked Minute Rice, ensuring it’s evenly coated with the seasoned liquid.
- Cook the rice: Cover the skillet and let it cook for about 5 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Mix in salsa and cheese: Remove the lid and stir in the salsa and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until fully combined and the cheese is melted.
- Serve: Serve warm, garnished with extra cheese, sour cream, or chopped green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Customizations: Swap ground beef for ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian option.
- Extra toppings: Top with diced tomatoes, avocado slices, or jalapeños for added flavor and texture.
- Make it a bowl: Serve over a bed of lettuce for a taco salad-style dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg