Ingredients
– 1 pound ground beef (you can substitute with pork, chicken, or ground turkey for variety)
– 1 packet taco seasoning (whether store-bought or homemade to suit your spice level)
– 2 cups water (helps cook the rice to perfection)
– 2 cups uncooked quick-cooking rice (if using long grain rice, adjust to 1 1/2 cups rice and 4 cups water, then cook covered for 25-30 minutes)
– 1 cup salsa (choose based on your preferred flavor or spiciness for a personalized touch)
– 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (opt for pepper jack if you want a spicier kick)
Instructions
1-First: brown and crumble 1 pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, then drain any excess grease to keep things light.
2-Next: stir in 1 packet of taco seasoning and 2 cups of water, bringing the mixture to a boil for even flavor distribution.
3-After that: reduce the heat, add 2 cups of uncooked quick-cooking rice, stir well, cover, and cook for about 5 minutes until the rice is tender and absorbs the liquid.
4-Once the rice is done, remove the lid and mix in 1 cup of salsa and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, letting the heat melt everything together.
5-Finally: turn off the heat and serve right away, perhaps with optional toppings like sour cream, shredded lettuce, or diced tomatoes.
Last Step:
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⏱ Use quick-cooking rice for swift preparation; adjust water and time for long grain rice.
🍲 Leftovers keep up to 3 days; reheat with water to maintain moisture.
❄️ Freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 585 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g