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Cheesy Taco Rice (One Pot)

Super flavorful, filling and incredibly easy to make, this one pot cheesy taco rice is an absolute winner for those rushed weeknight dinners.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 455kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion chopped
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch Pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning
  • 2 cups Beef Broth broth has a better flavor but you can use water
  • 1.5 cups Minute Rice
  • 10 oz Rotel
  • 2 oz Diced Green Chilies (half a small can)
  • 10 oz Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese shredded

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan, brown your ground beef with the diced onion and cook together until the onions are translucent and beef is cooked, then drain off the grease and return back to your pan.
  • Add the rest of your dry seasonings: salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and taco seasoning and mix together.
  • Next pour in the broth (or water), followed by the minute rice.
  • Add one can of Rotel and half a can of green chilies (you can add the entire can of green chilies if you like the heat).
  • Stir all the ingredients well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and cover with a lid to cook for 5 minutes. The pour on enchilada sauce and sprinkle on the shredded cheese then cover let ingredients melt for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm as is or over Nacho Cheese Doritos, tortilla chips and with topping such as salsa, sour cream, lettuce, green onions, etc.

Notes

Storage and Reheating Instructions:
  • Your leftover one pot cheesy taco rice can be refrigerated for 3-4 days. You'll need to use an airtight food safe container to keep it fresh, and reheat it in the microwave to enjoy that nice cheesiness on the top. 
Other FAQ Suggestions:
  • What Can I Use Instead of Rotel? Salsa is the simplest alternative to Rotel, particularly for this recipe. 
  • What Can I Use Instead of Instant Rice? If you don't have minute rice, you can use any other pre-cooked rice variety.
  • What Else Can I Add? Drained black beans and chopped veggies like zucchini, bell peppers, golden corn and carrots can be great additions to the cheesy taco rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 6Serves | Calories: 455kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 308mg | Iron: 4mg