Description
Cheesy Taco Rice is a delicious and easy one-pot meal that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, cheese, and Tex-Mex flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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For the Cheesy Taco Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1 cup long grain white rice (uncooked)
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
For garnish (optional):
- Chopped green onions
- Sour cream
- Cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion, cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic and taco seasoning, cook for 1 minute.
- Add rice, diced tomatoes with green chiles, broth, and corn. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with green onions, sour cream, and cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add black beans or chopped bell peppers for more texture and flavor.
- This dish reheats well and is great for meal prep or taco-stuffed bell peppers.
- Use brown rice, but increase broth and cook time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
