Description
If you love tacos and you love cheesy comfort food, this Cheesy Taco Rice recipe is the best of both worlds! It’s a one-skillet dinner that is quick, hearty, and absolutely packed with flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or a cozy family meal, this dish comes together in about 30 minutes and will become an instant favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 1/4 cups beef broth
- 1 (10 oz) can Rotel
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice (dry, uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheese (any variety)
Instructions
- Brown Beef and Onions: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, ground beef, and diced onion. Cook and crumble the beef until it’s no longer pink and the onions are translucent, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Add Seasonings: Add the minced garlic and taco seasoning to the beef mixture. Stir well and cook for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Add Liquids and Rice: Stir in the beef broth, Rotel, and tomato paste until combined. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the rice and bring it back to a boil.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low or low. Cook for 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
- Serve: Serve hot with your favorite taco toppings like sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and chopped cilantro!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes