Best 6 Taco Rice Bake Recipes

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Taco rice bake is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal that is sure to please the entire family. It is a casserole-style dish that is made with rice, ground beef, taco seasoning, and a variety of other ingredients, such as corn, beans, tomatoes, and cheese. Taco rice bake is a versatile dish that can be customized to suit your own taste preferences. For example, you can use different types of meat, such as chicken or turkey, or you can add different vegetables, such as bell peppers or onions. You can also adjust the amount of taco seasoning to make the dish more or less spicy. No matter how you choose to make it, taco rice bake is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY TACO RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Easy Taco Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by FarahC

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked white rice
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/2 cup corn
3/4 cup refried beans
1 cup chopped canned tomato
1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, browned
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • preheat oven 375.
  • In a Medium pot heat and mix everything but salsa and cheese. Once heated,Pour salsa over rice mixture,top with cheese.
  • bake 375 for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with guac and chips,and a salad.

TACO RICE BAKE



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Taco meat, rice, and cheese baked to perfection! Can be served great on its own, in lettuce wraps, or your favorite type of taco shell! Garnish options are endless: including avocado, shredded lettuce, taco sauce, sour cream, beans, and more! A great dish for the whole family.

Provided by Uncle Ben's

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     UNCLE BEN'S®

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound lean ground beef
2 (8.8 ounce) pouches UNCLE BEN'S® Ready Rice® Garden Vegetable
1 (1.25 ounce) package sodium-reduced taco seasoning
¾ cup water
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
  • 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.
  • Stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Cook rice according to package directions.
  • Stir together ground beef mixture, rice, and 1/4 cup cheese. Spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes .
  • Serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.6 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 1463.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

TACO RICE CASSEROLE



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I love this taco rice casserole. It's easy to make, and most of the ingredients are usually on hand. Kick it up with dashes of hot sauce.

Provided by Dave M

Categories     Rice Casserole

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped onion
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 ¼ cups water
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 cup salsa
1 (4.5 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
¼ cup sliced black olives
1 ½ teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, celery, and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Stir tomatoes, water, rice, salsa, chilies, olives, bouillon granules, chili powder, Worcestershire, and pepper into beef mixture. Bring to a boil. Transfer to a 2-quart casserole dish.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until rice is tender, 45 to 50 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 58 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 972.9 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

TACO-RICE CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Taco-Rice Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
3 cups rice, cooked
1 can stewed tomatoes
shredded cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 cup green olives

Steps:

  • Brown beef, drain fat.
  • Add taco seasoning and stewed tomatoes to beef.
  • Put meat mixture into a casserole dish.
  • Top meat mixture with rice.
  • Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream and green olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.4, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 102.4, Sodium 870.5, Carbohydrate 126.5, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 5.1, Protein 33.9

TACO RICE



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Most of my favorite recipes-including this one-come from my mother-in-law, who's a truly terrific cook. By including rice in this taco-type dish, you can forgo the tortillas-Mary McCann, Falmouth, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 chicken bouillon cube
1-1/2 cups instant rice, cooked
Tortilla chips
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, kidney beans, sour cream, sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the salsa, tomato sauce and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in rice. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Serve with tortilla chips and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

BEEF TACO RICE SKILLET



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Mexican skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes! Enjoy this delicious ground beef, rice and vegetables dish made using Old El Paso® taco seasoning and whole kernel corn.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 envelope (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
3/4 cup shredded taco-seasoned cheese (3 oz)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
Sour cream, if desired

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Stir in taco seasoning mix, water, salsa and corn. Heat to boiling; stir in rice. Boil 1 minute; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 8 minutes.
  • Fluff rice mixture with fork; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle lettuce around edge of skillet; sprinkle tomato in circle next to lettuce. Serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1190 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

Tips:

  • Use leftover rice: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. If you don't have any on hand, you can cook some fresh rice according to the package directions.
  • Choose your taco seasoning: You can use your favorite store-bought taco seasoning or make your own. There are many different recipes available online or in cookbooks.
  • Add your favorite toppings: Once the taco rice bake is finished, you can top it with your favorite taco toppings. Some popular options include shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and sliced avocado.
  • Make it a complete meal: Serve the taco rice bake with a side of beans, rice, or salad to make it a complete meal.
  • Experiment with different flavors: Feel free to experiment with different flavors in your taco rice bake. For example, you could add some chopped cilantro, diced jalapenos, or a dash of cayenne pepper.

Conclusion:

Taco rice bake is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With its simple ingredients and customizable flavors, taco rice bake is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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