Description
A comforting and easy one-skillet meal featuring ground beef, rice, cheese, and taco flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes
- 2 cups fluffy rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or a blend)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups water or beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes, cooking for a few minutes until heated through.
- Add the rice, water or beef broth, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
Notes
For best results, let the beef brown well and taste the cooking liquid before covering. Adjust flavors as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg