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Cheesy Taco Rice (One Pan)

40 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookinginthemidwest51 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • ground beefMeat450 g
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepperSpices1 g
  • cayenne pepperSpices500 mg
  • chili powderSpices5 g
  • ground cuminSpices2 g
  • dried cilantroSpices1 g
  • onion (chopped)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies (not drained)Pantry283 g
  • tomato saucePantry227 g
  • beef brothPantry360 ml
  • long grain white rice (uncooked, rinsed)Grains185 g
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • sour cream (for serving)Dairy120 g
  • fresh cilantro (chopped, for serving)Produce15 g
  • small tomatoes (diced, for the pico)Produce4 pieces
  • onion (diced, for the pico)Produce0.5 pieces
  • jalapeño (diced, for the pico)Produce1 piece
  • fresh cilantro (half a bunch, for the pico)Produce20 g
  • limes (juiced, for the pico)Produce2 pieces
  • salt (for the pico)Spices2 g
  • black pepper (for the pico)Spices1 g
  • tortilla chips (for serving)Pantry150 g

per serving

Nutrition

432kcal

Carbs
35 g
Proteins
24 g
Fat
22 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Brown the beef with the seasonings

    • Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
    • Add the ground beef, chopped onion, salt, pepper, cayenne, chili powder, cumin and dried cilantro.
    • Cook until the beef is cooked through with no pink left and the onion has softened.
    Step 1

  2. Drain and add garlic and rice

    • Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
    • Lower the heat, then stir in the minced garlic and the rinsed rice.
    Step 2

  3. Add the liquids

    • Pour in the Rotel with its juices, the tomato sauce and the beef broth.
    • Stir well, scraping the bottom, until the rice is fully submerged.
    Step 3

  4. Cover and cook the rice

    • Cover the skillet with a lid.
    • Cook on medium-low heat until the rice is tender, stirring once halfway through.
    Step 4

  5. Fluff and melt the cheese

    • Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
    • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar over the top.
    • Melt the cheese under the oven broiler for about a minute.
    Step 5

  6. Make the pico de gallo

    • Combine the diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño and chopped cilantro in a bowl.
    • Add the lime juice, salt and pepper and mix well.
    Step 6

  7. Serve

    • Top the taco rice with sour cream, fresh cilantro and pico de gallo.
    • Serve with tortilla chips.
    Step 7
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