Taco Rice Skillet
Serve this meatless Taco Rice Skillet for Taco Tuesday or any night as a filling for a burrito. It’s ready in 20 minutes yet packed with flavor and cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen meatless ground beef, thawed
- 2 cups Minute® Premium Rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 tomato, chopped
- 1 pkg (1.25 oz) dry taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded, Mexican-style cheese
- 1 cup shredded lettuce, shredded
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Instructions
Make every day feel like Taco Tuesday with this vegetarian Taco Rice Skillet from Minute® Instant Premium White Rice. It’s a complete meal, topped with all the fixings like chopped tomato, shredded lettuce and melty cheese.
Step 1
Cook meatless ground beef in a large, nonstick skillet as directed on package. Add rice, water, tomato and taco seasoning mix. Stir until well blended. Bring to a boil. Sprinkle with cheese and cover. Remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Step 2
Sprinkle lettuce around edge of skillet just before serving.
Recipe Tips
Just before serving, top skillet with extra taco toppings, such as chopped tomato, onion and/or sliced pitted ripe olives or jalapeño slices.
Swap out the Mexican-style cheese for shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.
If you prefer, substitute the meatless ground beef with regular ground beef, chicken or turkey.
For a different flavor, substitute 1 small can of chopped green chilies for the chopped tomato.
Missing something crunchy? Use your favorite tortilla chip to dip or crumble on top.
Quick Taco Filling
Now you can enjoy everything you love about your favorite tacos, like a delicious seasoned filling, crispy chopped lettuce, juicy tomatoes and melty cheese, in a hearty rice skillet! By using Minute® Instant Premium Rice you can cut down on the preparation time and have your dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
This vegetarian version of your favorite taco uses meatless ground beef for a perfect Meatless Monday option. Still, if you prefer, you can always choose your favorite protein, like ground beef or chicken, for this recipe. To give your dish more whole grains, simply swap out the Minute® Instant Premium Rice for Minute® Instant Brown Rice.
No Taco Shell? No Problem
This recipe is perfect for when you have everything you need for a taco, except for the shells. For a quick, easy and delicious meal, simply serve it over some greens for a complete taco rice salad. Add a few crushed tortilla chips on top for additional crunch!
This taco-without-the-shell recipe is great on its own. Still, if you’re looking for the full taco experience, throw this meal into a store-bought tortilla or make your own crunchy shell in the microwave. Coat corn or flour tortillas with a bit of cooking oil. Then, lay them on a microwave-safe plate, resting their edges against each other to take the form of a taco. Microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals, checking for crispness every time, until ready.
Turn Leftovers into Something New
Prefer burritos? Simply wrap leftover filling into a warm tortilla and serve with salsa and sour cream. Or, for a Mexican breakfast scramble, simply combine any leftover filling with beaten eggs and cook until eggs are set. If nachos are your thing, reheat the filling and serve over tortilla chips. Add beans, sour cream and sliced avocado, for the full nacho experience.
