Description
This Cheesy Taco Rice Recipe is your answer to a quick, satisfying meal that the whole family will love. With just one pan and a mere 30 minutes, you can whip up a deliciously cheesy dish packed with ground beef, zesty spices, and gooey melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe invites you to customize it with your favorite taco toppings. Dive into a bowl of comfort that is both easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2¼ cups beef broth
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (dry, uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (any variety)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and diced onion; cook until beef is browned and onion is translucent (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add beef broth, Rotel, and tomato paste; bring to a boil. Stir in rice and return to boil.
- Cover skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Sprinkle cheese on top; cover again and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
- Serve warm with preferred taco toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg