Description
Discover Mexican-inspired comfort with this epic Taco Rice, blending zesty seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and bold Tex-Mex flavors. Rich cheese, crisp toppings, and savory spices create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Grains:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) Minute Rice, uncooked
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) water
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) salsa
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly cook ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Eliminate excess fat by draining the meat completely.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef and pour water into the skillet, mixing thoroughly until the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Lower heat to medium-low and incorporate uncooked Minute Rice, ensuring even distribution.
- Cover skillet and allow rice to steam for 5 minutes, creating a fluffy texture.
- Uncover and gently fold in fresh salsa, distributing evenly throughout the meat and rice mixture.
- Immediately sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the hot surface, letting it melt naturally from the residual heat.
- Remove from stove and serve hot, garnishing with optional toppings like chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Select lean ground beef to minimize excess grease and create a healthier dish.
- Customize the spice level by choosing mild, medium, or hot taco seasoning based on personal preference.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version of the recipe.
- Use instant brown rice for added nutritional value and a nutty flavor profile without changing the cooking method.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg