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15 Minute Taco Rice Casserole
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Ready in mere minutes and the ingredients can be adjusted to suit your tastes. Made with ground beef, rice, taco seasoning, plus toppings like cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, or any taco like toppings you enjoy.
serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
5 reviews
ingredients
1 pound ground beef
2 cups water
1 package taco seasoning mix
2 cups uncooked instant rice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
coarsely crushed tortilla chips
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
sour cream
shredded cheddar cheese
directions
Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently to break up the meat, until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
Add the water, taco seasoning, and black pepper to the beef and mix well. Bring the mixture to a boil then stir in the rice. Sprinkle the rice and beef with the cheese. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 minutes.
Remove the cover and stir the mixture. Serve in individual bowls topped with desired toppings.
nutrition data
671 calories, 40 grams fat, 45 grams carbohydrates, 30 grams protein per serving.
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reviews & comments
October 12, 2018
Very easy and satisfying. I've been trying to lose a little weight, so I used nonfat cheese, low fat sour cream, and low sodium taco seasoning. The result was pretty bland. The cheese had no flavor. But that's the price one must pay when dieting, I suppose! It made a fairly large batch and filled my stomach. With non-dietetic ingredients, I can see this being both quick and delicious. A good recipe to have on stand-by for busy nights!
January 29, 2015
Easy to make and filling. It's like slurping the taco filling (plus rice) and then discarding the tortilla shell. A good go-to recipe when time is short.
September 30, 2010
My husband and I loved this...I added some extra taco seasoning and a can of drained pinto beans, plus some chili powder, and it was great. Next time I plan to cook, then spread cornbread mix on the top and bake for 15 mins.
October 9, 2009
Kids loved crunching their own chips on top. Added a can of drained pinto beans after the rice cooked since had them on hand. This is a good recipe for sneaking in a vegetable. Will try that next time.
September 26, 2008
yum yum!