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
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 cups cooked rice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ¾ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- 1
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6 minutes.
- 2
Stir in taco seasoning and 3 tablespoons water, then simmer 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 3
Divide warm rice between two bowls and top each with seasoned beef.
- 4
Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the beef and let it melt for 1 minute.
- 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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