Description
Savor Hawaiian comfort with mouthwatering Taco Rice, a delightful fusion blending zesty Mexican flavors and island-style cuisine. Hearty ground beef, crisp lettuce, and melted cheese create a satisfying meal that transports you to tropical paradise with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Grains:
- 2 cups Minute rice
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup nacho cheese (melted)
- Tortilla chips or crushed Doritos (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks.
- Drain any excess fat from the meat and return the skillet to the stove.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the browned beef and stir thoroughly to coat every piece evenly.
- Pour water into the skillet and mix well with the seasoned meat, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add Minute rice directly into the skillet, stirring to combine with the meat and seasoning liquid.
- Cover the skillet and remove from heat, letting the rice absorb the flavorful liquid for approximately 5 minutes.
- Uncover and fluff the rice and meat mixture with a fork to ensure even distribution.
- Drizzle melted nacho cheese over the entire skillet, creating a rich and creamy layer.
- Serve hot directly from the skillet, topping with crushed tortilla chips or Doritos for added crunch and texture.
- For best results, garnish immediately and enjoy while the dish is warm and the cheese is still gooey.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian version that maintains the same delicious flavor profile.
- Reduce sodium by using homemade taco seasoning blend instead of pre-packaged packets, which often contain high salt content.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced bell peppers, corn, or black beans during the cooking process for extra texture and vitamins.
- Use low-fat cheese or dairy-free alternatives to make the dish more diet-friendly while keeping the creamy, melted topping’s appeal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg