Cheesy One Pot Taco Rice
Servings: 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained (1 can)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- Salt to taste
- Ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot with a lid, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain excess grease if needed.1 pound ground beef, 1 small onion
- Stir in the taco seasoning and rice. Cook for 1 minute, stirring often.1 packet taco seasoning, 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- Add the diced tomatoes with their juices and the beef broth. Stir to combine.14 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheese, taste, and season with salt and pepper if desired. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top, and return to the lid to the pan for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese melts.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, Salt, Ground black pepper
- Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Servings: This taco rice recipe makes about 4 to 6 servings, depending on portion size. Each serving is roughly 1 to 1½ cups. If you're serving it as a main course with toppings, it leans closer to 4 servings. If it's a side or part of a burrito bowl, you could stretch it to 6. Actual calories will vary.
- Brown Rice: You may be able to use brown rice, but it takes longer to cook and needs more liquid. Adjust the cook time and keep extra broth handy. We haven't tested using brown rice in our kitchen.
- Preferred Pan: Use a deep skillet or wide pot with a lid. A nonstick skillet works best to prevent sticking.
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze in individual containers for up to 2 months.
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy One Pot Taco Rice
Serving Size
1.5 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
723
% Daily Value*
Fat
42
g
65
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
14
g
Cholesterol
137
mg
46
%
Sodium
699
mg
30
%
Potassium
870
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
45
g
15
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
39
g
78
%
Vitamin A
706
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
11
mg
13
%
Calcium
470
mg
47
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
