Taco Rice Bake
Description
Taco-seasoned ground beef, flavored rice, and lots of cheese can be served with a variety of toppings in a number of ways - in taco shells, lettuce wraps, or just as is.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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2 (8 4/5 ounce) pouches UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Garden Vegetable
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1 (1 1/4 ounce) package sodium-reduced taco seasoning
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3/4 cup water
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1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
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2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
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1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
2
Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef, breaking up chunks, until until browned throughout, about 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
3
Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
4
Cook rice according to package directions.
5
Stir together ground beef mixture, rice, and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread into prepared baking dish.
6
Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes .
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Serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.