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Taco Rice Recipe

Taco Rice Recipe

This taco rice recipe combines seasoned ground beef, rice, and savory broth, topped with melted cheese and your favorite taco toppings, all cooked in one skillet for a quick and budget-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumi
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir and let the spices toast for about a minute.
  4. Stir in the uncooked rice, then add beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Mix well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes without stirring.
  6. Check if the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. If not, cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and sprinkle cheese on top. Cover and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  8. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot with toppings.

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can substitute proteins, adjust spice levels, and add vegetables as desired.