Description
A quick and satisfying meal featuring seasoned meat, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings, perfect for busy families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (about 1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: sour cream, jalapeños, lime wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff the rice with a fork and set it aside.
- While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey, cooking until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix and a splash of water (about 1/4 cup) to distribute the spices evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet. Mix well and cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through.
- To serve, divide the cooked rice among serving bowls and top with the taco meat mixture. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, green onions, and cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste and add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
Customize with your choice of toppings and variations such as using different grains or adding vegetarian options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg