Description
This Cheesy Taco Rice Recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, and gooey cheese. It’s a perfect meal for a quick dinner or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Main ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 1/4 cups beef broth
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (dry, uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (any variety)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add onion and garlic: Stir in diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened.
- Season the beef: Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef mixture and stir to combine.
- Cook the rice: Pour in beef broth, Rotel, tomato paste, and uncooked rice. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until rice is tender.
- Add cheese: Once the rice is cooked, stir in shredded cheese until melted and well combined.
Notes
- You can customize this recipe by adding toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, or sour cream.
- Feel free to use different types of cheese for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg