Easy Queso Taco Rice: A Delicious Twist on Comfort Food
A delightful recipe combining the flavors of queso and taco seasoning with rice for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup queso cheese sauce
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a pan over medium heat until browned.
- Drain fat and add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes to the beef, simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, beef mixture, queso cheese sauce, and black beans.
- Serve topped with cilantro, lettuce, onion, and any desired toppings.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- This dish can be customized with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Easy Queso Taco Rice, queso, tacos, comfort food