Description
Easy Queso Taco Rice is a flavorful and satisfying meal that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. This one-skillet dish features seasoned ground beef, zesty Rotel tomatoes, and taco rice, all topped with warm, creamy queso and fresh pico de gallo. Bursting with flavors and textures, it’s a family-friendly favorite that can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you serve it as a hearty dinner or a crowd-pleasing potluck dish, Easy Queso Taco Rice is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 10 ounces Rotel (drained)
- 1 taco rice packet (6 ounces)
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- Queso cheese dip (as desired)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains; drain excess grease.
- Stir in the taco rice with the specified water amount and add the drained Rotel. Cook according to package instructions until liquid absorbs and rice is tender.
- Once cooked, top with queso cheese dip and pico de gallo. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg