Taco Rice

Taco Rice combines savory ground beef with zesty taco seasoning, served over fluffy rice and topped with fresh tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and gooey cheese for a tasty, satisfying meal. It's quick to whip up and bursting with flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword comfort food, easy dinner, one pot, taco rice, weeknight meal

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 550kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup water
4 cups cooked white rice
Cherry tomatoes quartered
Shredded iceberg lettuce
Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the beef and sauté until it has browned, around 5 minutes.
Add taco seasoning and stir to combine flavors.
Add water; bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
To assemble one serving of taco rice, place 1 cup of rice on a plate. Top with seasoned beef, followed by shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes and shredded cheese.
Serve with salsa and sour cream.
Enjoy!

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