Description
Cheesy Taco Rice is a flavorful, one-pan meal that will quickly become your go-to dish for busy weeknights. Combining ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and gooey cheese, this hearty recipe is both satisfying and easy to prepare. In just a few simple steps, you can create a delicious dinner that the whole family will love. Serve it with your favorite taco toppings or enjoy it on its own—either way, it’s sure to be a hit at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2¼ cups beef broth
- 10 oz can Rotel
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice (dry)
- 2 cups shredded cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent (about 8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Stir in garlic and taco seasoning; cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add beef broth, Rotel, and tomato paste; bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice; return to a boil then cover and reduce heat to low, simmering for about 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle cheese over the rice and cook until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot with toppings like sour cream or guacamole.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg