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15-Min Taco Rice Bowl

Seasoned ground beef over rice, topped with melted cheddar and crispy tortilla chips. Ready in under 15 minutes—the weeknight dinner that actually tastes like takeout.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
620
Protein
38g
15-Min Taco Rice Bowl
comfortquickamericantex-mexbeefcrispytenderweeknight

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1.5 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in taco seasoning and 3 tablespoons water, then simmer 2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Divide warm rice between two bowls and top each with seasoned beef.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the beef and let it melt for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Top with tortilla chips and serve with a lime wedge on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium skillet
  • spoon
  • two bowls

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