Description
Savor Mexican-inspired taco rice, a delightful fusion of zesty flavors and comforting ingredients. Hearty ground beef, fluffy rice, and bold spices create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Grains:
- 2 cups (480 ml) minute rice, uncooked
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups (480 ml) water
- 1 cup (240 ml) salsa
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef, breaking it into small crumbles until no pink remains.
- Eliminate excess fat from the skillet by carefully draining.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and pour water, mixing completely until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Increase heat and allow mixture to reach a rapid boil, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and immediately introduce uncooked Minute Rice into the skillet, gently folding to distribute evenly.
- Cover skillet with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 5 minutes, ensuring rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender.
- Uncover and fold in fresh salsa, stirring to integrate flavors thoroughly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese across the surface, allowing residual heat to slightly melt the cheese.
- Remove skillet from heat and serve hot, garnishing with optional toppings like chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by choosing mild, medium, or hot taco seasoning based on your heat preference.
- For a leaner version, swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken, which reduces overall fat content while maintaining delicious flavor.
- Create a vegetarian option by replacing meat with black beans or plant-based ground protein, ensuring the dish remains hearty and satisfying.
- Enhance nutrition by adding diced bell peppers or corn during the meat cooking stage, boosting vegetable intake without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg