Description
Cheesy One Pot Taco Rice is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender rice, seasoned ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese in a single pot. This easy-to-make dish not only satisfies your cravings but also brings a fiesta of flavors to your dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, Cheesy One Pot Taco Rice is adaptable to suit various tastes and dietary preferences. Enjoy the creamy goodness and vibrant colors that make this meal as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat, crumbling it as it cooks.
- Add diced bell peppers and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the rice and taco seasoning, ensuring the rice is well coated.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle cheddar cheese on top, cover until melted. Serve with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg