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Cheesy Taco Rice

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This easy one-pan cheesy taco rice comes together in just 30 minutes with simple ingredients like ground beef, black beans, and enchilada sauce for a hearty, flavor-packed weeknight dinner everyone will love! It’s the perfect way to satisfy your taco cravings without all the mess. 

  • Author: Kylie
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: American/Mexican

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 packet (3 tablespoons) taco seasoning
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 10 ounce can Rotel tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • toppings: sour cream, sliced green onion, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapenos
  • tortilla chips, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a large saute pan over medium high heat and add ground beef. Cook, crumbling with a spatula until browned.
  2. Add taco seasoning, rice, Rotel tomatoes, black beans, enchilada sauce, broth, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Cook over medium heat until it comes to a gentle simmer. Give it a good stir and scrape off any rice that got stuck to the bottom of the pan. 
  4. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Top with shredded cheese and cover again for a couple minutes or until the cheese melts. You can also pop it in the oven and broil for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.
  6. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, and sliced green onion, and serve with tortilla chips. Enjoy!
  7. If you loved this recipe, please leave a 5-star rating and review below!

Notes

  • Use a large sauté pan or 5 quart braising pan with a tight-fitting lid to help the rice cook evenly.

  • If the rice isn’t fully cooked after 20 minutes, add a splash more broth and continue simmering until it’s tender.

  • For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce before simmering.

  • Want it creamier? Stir in a few spoonfuls of sour cream or heavy cream before adding the cheese.

Find it online: https://midwestfoodieblog.com/taco-rice/