Description
This Cheesy Taco Rice is a quick and easy one-pan meal loaded with ground beef, flavorful spices, tender rice, and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion and cook until beef is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and taco seasoning and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in beef broth, Rotel, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in rice and return to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cover and cook 5 more minutes until melted.
- Let rest briefly and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic, jarred garlic, garlic paste, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- Use spicy Rotel and Pepper Jack cheese for more heat, or mild versions for less spice.
- Use a large high-sided skillet with a lid.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg