TACO RICE WITH QUESO
Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with this Taco Rice with Queso! A hearty blend of seasoned beef, black beans, corn, and creamy queso, all served over fluffy rice and topped with cheese and fresh garnishes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup queso dip
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning mix, black beans, and corn. Cook for 3-4 minutes until heated through and well combined.
- Spread cooked rice evenly on a serving platter. Top with the beef mixture, spreading it evenly over the rice.
- Drizzle queso dip generously over the top of the beef mixture. Serve additional queso on the side if desired.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, and chopped cilantro over the top. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the dish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg