Craving a dinner that’s both quick and delightfully satisfying? Look no further! Cheesy Taco Rice is your new go-to. Think mouthwatering taco flavors, melty cheese, and fluffy rice all mingled together in a single pan. It’s healthy, easy to customize and ready in minutes. As a busy parent myself, I can truly vouch this dish has saved many weeknights in my home!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandma always had a knack for making simple ingredients taste extraordinary. One of my fondest memories is coming home from school to the aroma of her comfort food. While not traditionally Cheesy Taco Rice, it was her creative way to make something from leftovers feel special. This recipe brings that same sense of happy nostalgia, but with a delicious taco twist!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, avocado
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook according to package directions.
- Add the cooked rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet. Mix well.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.
- Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately, topped with your favorite taco toppings.
- Enjoy your Cheesy Taco Rice!
Cheesy Taco Rice
A quick and satisfying dinner featuring taco flavors, melty cheese, and fluffy rice.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease.1 pound ground beef
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook according to package directions.1 packet taco seasoning
- Add the cooked rice, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes and green chilies to the skillet. Mix well.1 cup cooked rice (white or brown), 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained
- Simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of the mixture.1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Cover the skillet and cook until the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve immediately, topped with your favorite taco toppings.sour cream, salsa, avocado
- Enjoy your Cheesy Taco Rice!