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A one-pan taco-inspired rice dish with seasoned meat, tomatoes, and optional cheesy topping.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Equipment

  • large skillet with lid
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown ground meat in a large skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in uncooked rice and taco seasoning until well coated.
  3. Add broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.
  5. Top with cheese if using and cover until melted. Fluff and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 26gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Customize with your favorite toppings. Great for meal prep.

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