Description
Savor spicy Mexican-inspired Taco Rice, a culinary adventure blending zesty southwestern flavors with comforting rice. Hearty ingredients and bold seasonings create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 2 cups (340 grams) Minute Rice, uncooked
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) salsa
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Topping:
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
Instructions
- Sizzle ground beef in a spacious skillet, breaking it into fine crumbles until completely browned and releasing excess fat.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, pour water, and mix thoroughly until the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, gently fold in uncooked Minute Rice, ensuring even distribution throughout the meat mixture.
- Secure skillet with a tight-fitting lid, allowing contents to simmer for 5 minutes at low temperature until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender.
- Lift lid and incorporate salsa, stirring to blend flavors and create a vibrant, saucy consistency.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese across the surface, letting residual heat melt the cheese into a creamy, tantalizing layer.
- Remove skillet from heat and let rest for one minute to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Consider using ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives for a lighter protein option that still packs plenty of flavor.
- Experiment with different types of salsa – from mild to spicy – to customize the heat level and taste profile of your taco rice.
- For a low-carb twist, swap out rice with cauliflower rice or serve over a bed of fresh mixed greens to cut down on carbohydrates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 630 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg