Easy One Pot Cheesy Taco Rice -

Cheesy rice taco dish served over a bed of chips with sour cream on top.

Equipment

Spatula
Dutch oven or deep pan with lid - Whatever you decide to use to make this recipe it MUST have a lid. The lid will help retain heat and moisture to ensure the rice cooks properly.
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
1½ cups beef broth
1 cup rice (rinsed)
1 4 ounce can diced chilies
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 ounces)

Instructions

Preheat a shallow pot on the stovetop over medium heat.
Once preheated add the ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and taco seasoning. Cook until the ground beef is fully cooked and browned.
Add the tomato sauce, beef broth, green chilies, and rinsed rice. Mix thoroughly ensuring the rice is completely submerged in the liquid. Place the lid on the pot and over low to medium heat allow to cook for 40 minutes stirring every 10 minutes. Preheat oven to 425°F.
Once the rice is cooked and absorbed the excess liquid remove the lid from the pot. Sprinkle the shredded cheese to cover the top of the taco rice mixture. Place the pot in the oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Allow to rest for 5 - 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you want the cheese to be golden brown turn the broiler on your oven and allow to broil for 2 - 3 minutes or until golden brown.

Storage

You can store any leftovers in the pan or dutch oven it was cooked in or in an airtight container. Leftovers should be stored in the refrigerator. If stored properly leftovers will last for 3 - 5 days. For optimal freshness, they should be eaten in 1 - 3 days.

Reheating

Stovetop - Place the Dutch oven or pan on the stovetop over low to medium heat stirring frequently. Add a few tablespoons of water as needed to prevent the dish from drying out. Cook until heated evenly.

Microwave - Place the leftovers in a microwave-safe dish. Add 1 - 2 tablespoons of water if needed to prevent the taco bake from drying out while reheating. Heat in 30-second intervals stirring in between each 30 seconds to ensure it heats evenly.

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