Description
A meaty, cheesy, veggie-packed dish combining seasoned beef, fluffy rice, and vibrant taco toppings in a single satisfying bowl. Bold Mexican-American flavors with minimal effort, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Lean Ground Beef (1 lb / 450g)
White Rice (1 ¾ cups / 350g)
Onion (diced, ½ cup)
Garlic (minced, 3 cloves)
Diced Tomatoes (1 (28 oz) can or 2 cups fresh)
Pinto Beans (1 (15 oz) can, rinsed)
Cheese Shreds (½ cup)
Taco Seasoning (2 tbsp)
Tortilla Strips (¼ cup)
Cilantro (chopped, 2 tbsp)
Instructions
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp oil (if beef is lean), sauté onion and garlic until softened.
Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
Stir in rice, diced tomatoes, pinto beans, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until rice is tender and fully cooked.
Sprinkle cheese shreds on top and let sit 2-3 minutes.
Serve in bowls with tortilla strips and fresh cilantro.
Notes
Use ground turkey for a lighter alternative.
Switch to brown rice for more fiber.
Skip cheese for dairy-free version.
Add corn or black beans for extra texture.
Homemade taco seasoning (cumin, chili powder, paprika) reduces sodium.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg