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Taco Rice

Taco Rice: A Quick, Flavor-Packed Comfort Bowl Delight

Taco Rice is a quick and flavorful bowl combining ground beef, black beans, and rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Okinawan
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup White Rice Can substitute with brown rice or quinoa
  • 2 cups Water Essential for cooking the rice
For the Protein
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with plant-based crumbles
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Homemade versions can enhance flavor
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Lettuce Chopped finely
  • 1 medium Tomatoes Diced
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream For serving
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Sliced for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Black Olives Optional topping
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing aromatics
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Rice
  1. Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups of water in a saucepan, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and sauté for another minute.
  3. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  4. Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Stir in black beans and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  6. Scoop rice into bowls, top with beef and black beans mixture, then add lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
  7. Dollop sour cream on top, garnishing with green onions and black olives. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days; reheat as needed. For longer storage, freeze the beef and rice mixture for up to 3 months.

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