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Taco Rice Recipe – A Quick, Budget-Friendly Dinner!


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Taco Rice recipe is a quick, delicious, and budget-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, crunchy Doritos, and creamy nacho cheese, it’s an easy dish that the whole family will love. Customize it with your favorite taco toppings and enjoy a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner in just 15 minutes!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups Minute rice
  • 1 cup nacho cheese (melted)
  • Tortilla chips or crushed Doritos (for serving)

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Sliced black olives
  • Sliced jalapeños
    • Diced tomatoes

 


Instructions

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups Minute rice
  • 1 cup nacho cheese (melted)
  • Tortilla chips or crushed Doritos (for serving)

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Sliced black olives
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Diced tomatoes

 

Notes

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cups Minute rice
  • 1 cup nacho cheese (melted)
  • Tortilla chips or crushed Doritos (for serving)

Optional Toppings:

  • Shredded lettuce
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Sliced black olives
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • Diced tomatoes

 

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 55g