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Cheesy Taco Rice: The Best Easy Recipe for Taco Night at Home

Cheesy Taco Rice

Enjoy a delicious, easy-to-make Cheesy Taco Rice that will bring the flavor of taco night right to your home!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup uncooked rice
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn, drained
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, cook ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions.
  3. In a separate pot, cook rice in chicken or vegetable broth according to package instructions.
  4. Once rice is cooked, combine it with the meat mixture, black beans, corn, and diced bell pepper in the skillet.
  5. Stir to combine and top with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover until cheese is melted.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, you can substitute ground turkey with a plant-based alternative.
  • Feel free to add your favorite taco toppings such as salsa, avocado, or sour cream.

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