𝐹𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟-𝑃𝑎𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑑 𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑠𝑦 𝑇𝑎𝑐𝑜 𝑅𝑖𝑐𝑒

𝐶ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑠𝑦 𝑇𝑎𝑐𝑜 𝑅𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑂𝑛𝑒-𝑃𝑜𝑡

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

1 lb ground beef 🍖
1 tablespoon olive oil 🫒
1 small onion, diced 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1 packet taco seasoning 🌮
1 cup long-grain white rice 🍚
2 cups beef broth 🍲
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies 🍅🌶️
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿 (optional)

𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

1. Cook the ground beef: Heat the olive oil 🫒 in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef 🍖 and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside on a plate while you move on to the next step 🌮🔥.

2. Sauté the onions and garlic: In the same pot, add the diced onions 🧅 and cook for about 3 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant. Next, add the minced garlic 🧄 and sauté for an additional 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the garlic. This step builds the base of flavors for the dish.

3. Add the rice and seasoning: Pour the uncooked rice 🍚 into the pot with the onions and garlic, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to toast the rice lightly. This helps the rice absorb more flavor as it cooks. Sprinkle in the taco seasoning 🌮 and stir everything together until the rice is coated in the seasoning and fragrant. This is where the dish gets its signature taco flavor!

4. Incorporate the liquids: Slowly pour in the beef broth 🍲 and the can of diced tomatoes with green chilies 🍅🌶️, including the juices. Stir everything together well, making sure the rice is fully submerged in the liquid. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes ⏲️, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid. Resist the urge to lift the lid while the rice cooks to ensure it steams properly!

5. Add the cheese: Once the rice is cooked and fluffy, turn off the heat. Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese 🧀, mixing it thoroughly into the rice and beef mixture. The cheese will melt beautifully into the dish, creating a creamy, cheesy texture that coats the rice. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and cover the pot again for a minute to allow the cheese to melt over the top 🍽️🧀.

6. Serve and garnish: Once the cheese has melted into gooey perfection, uncover the pot and give it a final stir. Garnish with fresh cilantro 🌿 if desired, for a bright and fresh contrast to the rich, cheesy flavors. Serve the Cheesy Taco Rice hot, straight from the pot, and enjoy your comforting, flavor-packed one-pot meal! 🌮🍚🧀

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟯𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 | 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 𝟰𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀
𝗞𝗰𝗮𝗹: 𝟰𝟮𝟬 𝗸𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 | 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: 𝟲

~ Donald Recipes