{"id":98321,"date":"2025-08-18T08:22:57","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T08:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/18\/super-easy-taco-rice-recipe\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T08:22:57","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T08:22:57","slug":"super-easy-taco-rice-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/neclink.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/18\/super-easy-taco-rice-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Super Easy Taco Rice Recipe"},"content":{"rendered":" \r\n<br><div><div class=\"aff-disc\"><p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"One-pan taco magic! This Taco Rice Casserole is cheesy, savory, and super easy to make. A must-try for taco lovers who want a simple, crowd-pleasing dinner!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"One-pan taco magic! This Taco Rice Casserole is cheesy, savory, and super easy to make. A must-try for taco lovers who want a simple, crowd-pleasing dinner!\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/>\n<p>This is about to change your taco game forever! <strong>No shell needed<\/strong>! This taco rice casserole is so easy and made with <strong>just 6 ingredients<\/strong>. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Casserole dish of dump and go taco rice. \" class=\"wp-image-309484\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">Why You\u2019ll Keep Coming Back for More<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>One-Pan Taco Magic: <\/strong>Brown the meat separately, then bring all your favorite taco flavors together in one simple dish. Less cleanup, more taste!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top It Your Way:<\/strong>\u00a0From tangy sour cream to zesty <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/blender-salsa\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">salsa<\/a> and creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/guacamole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">guacamole<\/a>, the choice is all yours!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gluten-Free Goodness:<\/strong> All the taco taste without the shell, so everyone can dig in worry-free!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\"><div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-taco-rice-ingredients\">Taco Rice Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled taco rice ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-309631\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled taco rice ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-309631\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IngredientsWithTacoRice-1-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Minute Rice<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/minute-instant-white-rice-14oz\/-\/A-13325507#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Instant Minute Rice<\/a> = faster cook time! Want brown minute rice? Go for it! If you\u2019re using regular rice, your cooking times will be different. Add more until the rice is done. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotel<\/strong>: I really like using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/rotel-diced-tomatoes-38-green-chilies-mild-10oz\/-\/A-12935711#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Rotel<\/a> in this recipe. You don\u2019t have to drain it! You can sub with <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/roasted-tomato-salsa\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">salsa<\/a>, but Rotel takes it to the next level!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taco Seasoning:<\/strong> Prepackaged seasoning makes this easy, but it\u2019s even better with my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-taco-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">Homemade Taco Seasoning<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Want More Spice?<\/strong> Add chopped jalape\u00f1o, spicy taco seasoning, spicy Rotel, or drizzle with <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-hot-sauce\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">hot sauce<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add-Ins<\/strong>: Add chopped onion, bell peppers, corn, or pinto or black beans to the taco rice. Or switch out the beef for <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/instant-pot-shredded-chicken\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">shredded chicken.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div> <!-- .block-quick-tips -->\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-taco-rice\">How to Make Taco Rice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This cheesy taco rice recipe is the definition of easy: everything goes into one dish, cooks together, and comes out perfectly seasoned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Brown the Beef:<\/strong> Preheat the oven to 350\u00baF, then spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. In a large skillet, cook and brown\u00a0the ground beef\u00a0for 7-8 minutes until no longer pink.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dump:<\/strong> Add the cooked beef to the prepared pan, then the uncooked minute rice,\u00a0Rotel, and <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/the-best-homemade-taco-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">taco seasoning<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pour and Stir:<\/strong> Pour in\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-bone-broth\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\">beef broth<\/a>\u00a0and then stir to combine. Make sure the taco seasoning is mixed well and the rice is submerged in the liquids.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Top with Cheese and Bake:<\/strong> Top with shredded cheese, cover with foil, then bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes to melt and brown the cheese on top! Enjoy with your favorite taco toppings!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"309621\" alt=\"Beef cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-309621\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"309621\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Beef cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-309621\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"309622\" alt=\"Cooked ground beef in the bottom of a casserole dish topped with minute rice, Rotel and taco seasoning. \" class=\"wp-image-309622\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"309622\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked ground beef in the bottom of a casserole dish topped with minute rice, Rotel and taco seasoning. \" class=\"wp-image-309622\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"309623\" alt=\"Someone pouring beef broth into the rice and beef mixture.  \" class=\"wp-image-309623\" title=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-bone-broth\/\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"309623\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone pouring beef broth into the rice and beef mixture.  \" class=\"wp-image-309623\" title=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-bone-broth\/\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"309624\" alt=\"Everything mixed together and topped with cheese. \" class=\"wp-image-309624\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"309624\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Everything mixed together and topped with cheese. \" class=\"wp-image-309624\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-alyssa-s-pro-tip\">Alyssa\u2019s Pro Tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Serving Ideas:<\/strong> This taco rice is great as a side or main dish. We love garnishing it with our favorite taco toppings like sour cream, lettuce, olives, and chopped avocado.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\"><div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\"><p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-.jpg&amp;description=Taco Rice Casserole\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"309208\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-309209\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"309209\" data-servings=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n\t\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1845739732\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1845739732\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-309209-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-309209-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"309209\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-309209-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-309209-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large skillet, cook and brown <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309209-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 pound lean ground beef<\/span> for 7-8 minutes until no longer pink.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-309209-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the cooked beef to the prepared pan, followed by the <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309209-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups uncooked Minute Rice<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309209-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (10-ounce) can Rotel<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309209-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (1-ounce) package taco seasoning<\/span>.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-309209-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309209-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">2 cups beef broth<\/span> and stir to combine. Make sure the taco seasoning is mixed well and the rice is submerged in the liquids.<\/span><\/p><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-309209-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><p><span style=\"display: block;\">Top with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-309209-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 \u00bd cups shredded Mexican cheese blend<\/span>, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes to melt and brown the cheese on top! Enjoy with your favorite taco toppings!<\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"recipe-309209-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><\/span>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the Refrigerator:<\/strong>\u00a0Store the cooled leftovers in an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/c\/2773249\/81938\/2092?subid1=52e41fac28963d1e058a1042&amp;subid2=https%3A%2F%2Ftherecipecritic.com%2Ftaco-skillet%2F&amp;sharedid=The%20Recipe%20Critic&amp;subid3=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Frubbermaid-10pc-brilliance-leak-proof-food-storage-containers-with-airtight-lids%2F-%2FA-51097873&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.target.com%2Fp%2Frubbermaid-10pc-brilliance-leak-proof-food-storage-containers-with-airtight-lids%2F-%2FA-51097873#donotlink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">airtight container<\/a>\u00a0for 3-5 days.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"> <\/span>\n<li><strong>In the<\/strong> <strong>Freezer:<\/strong>\u00a0Freeze in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"> <\/span>\n<li><strong>To Reheat:<\/strong>\u00a0Microwave individual portions or warm in the oven at 350\u00b0F. Add a splash of broth if it seems dry.<\/li>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><\/span><\/ul>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-309209-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">319<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">73<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">534<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">337<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">200<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">202<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Someone lifting a scoop of taco rice out of the main dish. \" class=\"wp-image-309485\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Someone lifting a scoop of taco rice out of the main dish. \" class=\"wp-image-309485\" title=\"This is about to change your taco game forever! No shell needed! This dump-and-go taco rice is so easy and made with just 6 ingredients. Throw it together, top it your way, and boom, you\u2019ve got a totally unique and delicious taco night!\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Taco Rice Casserole\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/taco-rice-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<section class=\"block-post-listing cwp-large layout-4up-grid\"><header><p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-easy-mexican-meals\">More Easy Mexican Meals<\/h2>\n\n<\/p><\/header><\/section><span class=\"cp-load-after-post\"\/><\/div><script type=\"rocketlazyloadscript\">\r\n\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\r\n\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\r\n\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\r\n\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\r\n\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js' );\r\n\tfbq( 'init', '1748581388781497' );\t<\/script>\r\n<br>\r\n<br><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/taco-rice-casserole\/\">Source link <\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. 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