A delicious meal idea is Mexican-style cheesy beef rice. This Mexican-inspired dish is easy to prepare and quick to make. This rice is rich in cheese and contains beef as its main ingredient. This rice is great for quick dinners on the weeknight or as a side dish.
For rice lovers, this Mexican-style cheesy beef Mexican Rice is the perfect choice. This dish is full of flavor and will satisfy all your tastes. This dish can be made quickly, so you won’t have to spend too much time. This recipe is simple enough to make that even a beginner can do it.
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn
1 cup beef broth
½ cup water
½ cup salsa
8 oz tomato sauce
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking up clumps as it cooks, for 4 to 5 minutes.
Drain any excess grease off the meat and set aside the cooked beef.
To the pan, add the onions and cook, stirring regularly for 2 to 3 minutes.
Return the ground beef to the pan and add in the taco seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
Then, add in the tomato sauce, salsa, beef stock, water, and rice. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat then add in the whole kernel corn.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 to 18 minutes, checking and stirring regularly to make sure the rice isn’t sticking.
Top with cheddar cheese and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
