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Cheesy taco rice dish topped with cheese and fresh ingredients.

Cheesy Taco Rice

A comforting one-pot meal featuring seasoned beef, rice, and gooey melted cheese, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Mexican
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2.25 cups beef broth
  • 1 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies) Can substitute with diced tomatoes and green chilies.
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1.5 cups long-grain white rice (dry, uncooked)
  • 2 cups shredded cheese (any variety) Mixing cheeses recommended for best flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, ground beef, and onion. Cook and crumble the ground beef until it’s no longer pink and the onions are translucent β€” about 8–10 minutes. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
  2. Add the garlic and taco seasoning packet into the cooked ground beef and stir everything together. Cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Stir in the beef broth, Rotel, and tomato paste until combined. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, stir in the rice and bring the mixture back to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, cover the skillet pan with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Evenly sprinkle shredded cheese over the top and cook for another 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
  6. Serve with your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3–4 days. Ideal to reheat gently with a splash of broth. Can also be frozen for up to 2 months.