Taco Rice (One Pot Wonder!)
With just a handful of every day ingredients, you can have dinner on the table lickety split. Taco Rice is ground beef, rice, tomato soup, seasoning and cheese made all in one skillet. Serve with tortilla chips, tomato and lettuce for a well rounded meal.
Servings 4
Calories 525kcal
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 med onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup rice uncooked
- 2 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 can condensed tomato soup (or substitute salsa)
- 1 cup cheese grated, any (sharp cheddar, mexican blend, etc.)
optional toppings
- lettuce shredded
- tortilla chips
- tomato diced
- sour cream
- green onion diced
- guacamole
Instructions
- Brown onion and ground beef together in a skillet.
- Add garlic and saute a few more minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning, rice, broth (or water), and tomato soup.
- Place lid on skillet and simmer on low until rice is cooked through (follow your package instructions)...about 15 minutes.
- Add cheese and give everything one last stir.
- Serve over a bed of lettuce, with tortilla chips and/or your choice of optional toppings listed above.
Notes
Storage Instructions
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of broth or water to loosen it up. You can freeze taco rice for up to 2 months. Let it cool completely, then store in freezer-safe containers. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. Make ahead tip: Cook the beef mixture in advance, then add rice and liquid when ready to finish cooking.Nutrition
Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1682mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1395IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 4mg
