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One Pot Taco Rice

One Pot Taco Rice

This easy taco rice is cheesy, budget friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights. Ground beef, rice, Rotel, taco seasoning, and cheddar cheese all cook together in one skillet for a flavorful family dinner with minimal cleanup.
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Servings: 6
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Directions

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup white rice rinsed
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can Rotel
  • 1 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • Sour cream for topping
  • Taco sauce for topping

Directions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, beef broth, and rinsed rice.
  4. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook over medium low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  5. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly over the top. Cover and cook for 2 more minutes, until melted.
  6. Serve warm with sour cream and taco sauce.