Description
Get ready to enjoy a comforting and flavor-packed dish with this Cheesy Taco Rice Recipe! This delightful one-pan meal features a savory combination of ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and gooey cheese, all mixed with fluffy rice for an irresistible Tex-Mex experience. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 5 minutes to prep and is ready in about 25 minutes. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting friends, this creamy and cheesy taco rice will quickly become a favorite at your dinner table.
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 diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (dry)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (any variety)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add ground beef and onion; cook until the beef is no longer pink and onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add beef broth, Rotel, and tomato paste; bring to a boil. Stir in the dry rice and return to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender and has absorbed most liquid.
- Sprinkle cheese over the mix; cook for another 5 minutes until melted. Serve warm with toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg