Description
A hearty and customizable one-pot taco rice dish that’s perfect for family dinners. This versatile recipe can be adapted to vegetarian, gluten-free, and spice preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (or substitute with extra beans for vegetarian version)
- 1 can beans (pinto, kidney, or black beans)
- 2 cups white rice (or brown rice)
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2–3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 4 cups broth (adjust as needed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes, jalapeños
Instructions
- Brown the ground meat in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and peppers, cooking until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the taco seasoning.
- Add rice and beans to the pot.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked (20-25 minutes for white rice, 35-40 minutes for brown rice).
- Serve with your choice of toppings.
Notes
- For vegetarian version: replace meat with an extra can of beans and/or chopped mushrooms.
- For gluten-free version: ensure taco seasoning is gluten-free.
- Adjust spice level by varying amount of taco seasoning or adding hot sauce.
- Brown rice requires about ½ cup more broth and longer cooking time.
- Meal prep tip: Brown meat and chop vegetables a day ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: taco rice, one pot meal, Mexican rice, easy dinner, family meal, adaptable recipe
