Description

This Cheesy Taco Rice is a quick and easy one-pan meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s loaded with ground beef, flavorful spices, and gooey melted cheese, making it a delicious and satisfying dish.

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
2 1/4 cups beef broth
1 (10 oz) can Rotel
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (dry, uncooked)
2 cups shredded cheese (any variety)

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Instructions

Brown Beef and Onions: In a large skillet pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, ground beef, and onion. Cook and crumble the ground beef until it’s no longer pink and the onions are translucent – about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
Add Seasonings: Add the garlic and taco seasoning packet into the cooked ground beef and stir everything together. Cook for 30 seconds.
Add Liquids and Rice: Stir in the beef broth, Rotel, and tomato paste until combined. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the rice and bring the mixture back to a boil.
Simmer: Once boiling, cover the skillet pan with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low or low and cook for 15 minutes.
Add Cheese: Evenly sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top and cook for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has completely melted.
Serve: Serve with your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and chopped fresh cilantro.

Notes

Garlic: Use fresh garlic cloves that have been minced or pressed, use chopped garlic from a jar, or garlic paste. You could even use garlic powder if wanted (use 1 teaspoon).
Spicy or Mild: Use spicy Rotel, Pepper Jack cheese, and garnish with sliced jalapeños for a spicier version. To keep it mild, make sure to use the mild Rotel tomatoes, mild taco seasoning, and a cheese such as Colby Jack.
Pan Size: Make sure you use a large skillet pan that has high sides and a lid.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories: 500kcal
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 1g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg