Description
This Taco Rice Bowl with Doritos is a quick and delicious meal that combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and your favorite taco toppings over a crunchy base of Doritos. Perfect for busy weeknights or game day gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups Minute rice (or other instant rice)
- Optional toppings:
- Crushed Doritos or tortilla chips (for serving)
- Nacho cheese sauce
- Shredded lettuce
- Shredded cheese
- Sour cream
- Salsa
- Sliced olives
- Pickled jalapeños
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the taco seasoning packet, water, and Minute rice to the skillet with the beef, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the skillet and reduce the heat to the lowest setting. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes or until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
- For serving, place a scoop of taco rice over a bed of crushed Doritos or tortilla chips. Drizzle with nacho cheese and top with your favorite taco toppings, or serve with chips as a dip!
Notes
- Adjust the taco seasoning according to your taste preference.
- You can substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based meat alternative for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg