Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Taco Rice Recipe, a quick and delicious one-pan meal perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This hearty dish features ground beef combined with vibrant spices, tender rice, and an irresistible layer of melted cheese. In just 30 minutes, you can serve up a satisfying dinner that everyone will love. Customize your meal with a variety of toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro to add your personal touch. Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or any night of the week, this cheesy taco rice is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onions are translucent (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add beef broth, Rotel, and tomato paste; bring to a boil. Stir in dry rice.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top; cover and cook for another 5 minutes until melted.
- Serve hot with your choice of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg