One Pot Taco Rice

10m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Brown up a half a pound of ground turkey or ground beef in a pan.
  2. 2Add in a half a packet of taco seasoning.
  3. 3Stir in 1 cup of beef broth and a half a cup of salsa.
  4. 4Optionally, add a can of diced green chilies.
  5. 5Bring the mixture to a boil.
  6. 6Once boiling, add in 1 cup of instant rice.
  7. 7Stir well and submerge the rice as best as possible under the liquid.
  8. 8Switch the heat to low, cover, and cook for 8 minutes.
  9. 9After 8 minutes, give it one final stir and fluff the rice.
  10. 10Top with about a half a cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese.
  11. 11Put the lid back on and cook for a couple of minutes until the cheese is melted.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound ground turkey or ground beef
  • 0.5 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 0.5 cup salsa
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 1 cup instant rice
  • 0.5 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese

Equipment

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Tips

  • This recipe is part of a series called 'Cooking for Two', designed to avoid a ton of leftovers.
  • It's a quick, easy, and one-pan dinner.