Cheesy Taco Rice
User Reviews
4.7
-
Prep Time
10 mins
-
Cook Time
20 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
6
-
Calories
425 kcal
-
Course
Main Course
-
Cuisine
American
Cheesy Taco Rice
Description
Cheesy Taco Rice starts with browning ground beef with diced onions and bell peppers to build a savory base. The inclusion of canned diced tomatoes with green chilis and salsa introduces a tangy, mildly spicy element. Cooking the rice directly in beef stock and water allows it to absorb the flavors fully, while a combination of spices including cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika intensify the dish's Mexican-inspired profile. Once the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed, shredding cheese into the mixture provides a creamy texture and melded flavors throughout. Topping with green onions gives a mild, crisp contrast. This dish delivers a satisfying, hearty meal with balanced textures and familiar warming spices, ideal for straightforward home cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced, large
- 2 bell pepper diced
- 1 diced tomatoes with green chilis canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup long grain white rice NOT minute rice
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese
- green onions to garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan, brown beef.
- When beef is lightly browned, add diced onions and peppers.
- Cook until beef is fully cooked, onions and peppers are soft.
- Add can of tomatoes with green chili- no need to drain.
- Add salsa, rice, water and stock.
- Stir well to combine.
- Add in spices and mix, cover.
- Let simmer on low until rice is soft and liquid has cooked off.
- Top with cheese, stir in until it melts.
- Serve!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 903mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
You'll Also Love
