Cheesy Fiesta Taco Rice

40 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, add all seasonings, and the onion.
  2. 2Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, add all seasonings, and the onion.
  3. 3Brown 1 lb of ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, add all seasonings, and the onion.
  4. 4Let that cook until beef is cooked through and onions have softened.
  5. 5Let that cook until beef is cooked through and onions have softened.
  6. 6Let that cook until beef is cooked through and onions have softened.
  7. 7Drain any grease from the skillet.
  8. 8Drain any grease from the skillet.
  9. 9Drain any grease from the skillet.
  10. 10Add the minced garlic, Rotel, tomato sauce, black beans, corn, broth, and uncooked rice to the skillet.
  11. 11Add the minced garlic, Rotel, tomato sauce, black beans, corn, broth, and uncooked rice to the skillet.
  12. 12Add the minced garlic, Rotel, tomato sauce, black beans, corn, broth, and uncooked rice to the skillet.
  13. 13Stir well, cover with a lid, and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked (I stirred it once about half way through).
  14. 14Stir well, cover with a lid, and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked (I stirred it once about half way through).
  15. 15Stir well, cover with a lid, and cook on medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked (I stirred it once about half way through).
  16. 16Stir in some of the shredded cheese.
  17. 17Stir in some of the shredded cheese.
  18. 18Stir in some of the shredded cheese.
  19. 19Top with the rest of the shredded Colby Jack cheese and let it melt or pop in the oven on broil.
  20. 20Top with the rest of the shredded Colby Jack cheese and let it melt or pop in the oven on broil.
  21. 21Top with the rest of the shredded Colby Jack cheese and let it melt or pop in the oven on broil.
  22. 22Serve and top with sour cream, taco sauce, cilantro, and fresh pico & tortilla chips. Enjoy!
  23. 23Serve and top with sour cream, taco sauce, cilantro, and fresh pico & tortilla chips. Enjoy!
  24. 24Serve and top with sour cream, taco sauce, cilantro, and fresh pico & tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 0.5 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1 tsp dried cilantro
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 10 oz can of Rotel not drained
  • 10 oz can of Rotel not drained
  • 10 oz can of Rotel not drained
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 8 oz can of tomato sauce
  • 10 oz can of corn drained
  • 10 oz can of corn drained
  • 10 oz can of corn drained
  • 10 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 10 oz can of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 cups chicken OR beef broth
  • 1.5 cups chicken OR beef broth
  • 1.5 cups chicken OR beef broth
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked & rinsed
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked & rinsed
  • 1 cup long grain white rice uncooked & rinsed
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Sour cream
  • Sour cream
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Cilantro
  • Pico de gallo
  • Pico de gallo
  • Pico de gallo
  • Taco sauce
  • Taco sauce
  • Taco sauce

Equipment

skilletlidoven

Tips

  • You can use a Taco seasoning packet instead of measuring out the seasonings.
  • To add more spice, you can add 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper, use Hot Rotel, or add jalapenos.
  • This recipe can be made with ground turkey, ground chicken, or chicken breasts cut into cubes.
  • Cooking times will vary if using a different type of rice, especially brown rice.
  • You can use cheddar or pepper jack cheese instead of Colby Jack.
  • Leftovers reheat well and can be wrapped in a tortilla for burritos or used for meal prep.
  • Consider serving with tortilla chips on the side for scooping.
Cheesy Fiesta Taco Rice | Clip Recipe