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Cheesy Taco Rice Recipe

A delicious and easy cheesy taco rice dish that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, and cheese for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 cup uncooked rice long grain or jasmine
  • 2 cups beef broth or water
  • 1 packet taco seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese for topping
  • 1 cup black beans canned, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned, with juices
Toppings
  • 1 cup sour cream optional
  • 1 cup chopped green onions optional
  • 1 cup sliced jalapeños optional

Method
 

Cook the Beef
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Prepare the Rice
  1. In a pot, bring beef broth to a boil. Stir in the rice, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork and add the cooked beef, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  2. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and cover until cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve hot, topped with sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish can be customized with your favorite toppings and can easily be made vegetarian by omitting the beef and using plant-based protein.

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