Cheesy Taco Rice
Taco Rice is a comfort food Tex-Mex dish that is so good! It has classic taco flavors, tender seasoned ground beef, hearty rice, and melted cheese.
Servings: 6
Calories: 425kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 cups salsa
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilis
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1½ cups low sodium beef broth
- 1½ cups cheddar cheese shredded
Toppings
- shredded lettuce optional
- sour cream optional
- tomatoes optional
- olives optional
- dice tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onions, cook until meat is browned and onions are soft. Drain off excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning, garlic, salsa, tomato paste, diced tomatoes with green chilis, corn, black beans, rice, and beef broth. Mix until well combined.
- Lower the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or until rice is soft and fluffy.
- Stir to fluff up the rice. Top with cheese and add lid back on until cheese is melted.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the ground beef so the rice doesn't become greasy.
- Using low-sodium broth helps keep the dish from becoming too salty.
- Keep the lid on the dish while it cooks so it can absorb the liquid properly.
- Grate fresh cheese for the best melting and flavor.
- Save some cheese to sprinkle on individual servings if you like yours extra cheesy!
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1014mg | Potassium: 546mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 935IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg