Taco soup with Spanish rice is a one-pot meal that combines the flavors of classic Mexican taco seasoning with the hearty texture of rice. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, as it can be tailored to suit individual tastes and dietary preferences. Versatile and customizable, taco soup with Spanish rice is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CROCK POT TACO RICE SOUP RECIPE
Need a budget friendly soup? Try Crock Pot Taco Rice Soup Recipe made from leftovers. The slow cooker does all the work and dinner is ready fast.
Provided by Eating on a Dime
Categories Main
Time 4h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place all the ingredients except for the rice in a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-2.5 hours.
- Right before serving stir the rice in the crock pot. Cover and allow the rice to warm up (2-4 minutes).
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 54 mg, Sodium 1517 mg, Fiber 9 g, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEANS AND RICE TACO SOUP
Beans and Rice Taco Soup is a 30 minute, one pot meal that's made with only canned and shelf-stable ingredients. This flavorful and hearty tomato soup is filled with spicy salsa, black beans, corn, rice, and taco seasoning.
Provided by Heather
Categories Main Course Soup
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a pot over medium-high heat, add beans, rice, corn, tomato sauce, salsa, broth, and taco seasoning, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low.
- Cook for 20 minutes (for regular rice), or until rice is cooked through. If using instant rice, pasta, or another grain, cook according to package directions. Remove lid and stir pot twice during cooking to prevent rice from sticking to the bottom.
- Remove from heat and add up to two cups of water to thin soup. Otherwise, soup will be thick, like a stew. Allow to set for 5 minutes, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 2215 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SPANISH BEEF AND RICE BAKE RECIPE
This Spanish Beef and Rice Bake is one of the best Mexican dishes that comes together quickly on a busy night! It's one of our favorite family dinner recipes.
Provided by Camille Beckstrand
Categories Main Course
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, lower heat to medium low heat. Stir in the onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, water, salsa, rice, chili sauce, salt, brown sugar, cumin, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper.
- Let simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch casserole dish sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
- Press down firmly into the pan, then spread refried beans on the top and sprinkle with the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 904 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BEEF SOFT TACOS WITH SPANISH RICE
Steps:
- Add the broth, rice, enchilada sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a couple grinds of black pepper to a rice cooker and stir to combine. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and cook until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender (a little of the enchilada sauce might pool on the top of the rice, which is okay). Use a rubber or wooden spatula to stir the rice. If the bottom of the rice has browned a bit, stir it into the rest of the rice. Keep the rice warm in the cooker until ready to serve.
- Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add the beef and let sit for 30 seconds without breaking up. Flip and let sit for another 30 seconds, then break up the meat using the back of a wooden spoon or spatula. Sprinkle liberally with salt. Add the cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Add the salsa and cook until warmed through and combined, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and cover with a lid to keep warm.
- When you are ready to serve, stir the lime zest, half of the lime juice and a third of the cilantro into the rice. Taste and season with salt, pepper and the remaining lime juice, if needed. Transfer to a bowl.
- Turn on the heat of a gas stove to medium-high. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, use a long pair of kitchen tongs to hold a tortilla over the open flame, turning the tortilla as needed to ensure even toasting, until lightly puffed and toasted in spots, about 30 seconds total. You do not want the tortillas to be crispy, but they should be charred in spots and pliable. Alternatively, you can toast the tortillas under the broiler until toasted in spots. Transfer the hot tortillas to a large platter.
- To serve, arrange the lettuce, cheese, sour cream, avocado, lime wedges, remaining cilantro and salsa in bowls and serve alongside the beef, Spanish rice and tortillas.
QUICK AND EASY SPANISH RICE
This recipe is a simple Spanish rice that is quick and easy and tastes delicious. The vegetable juice and the taco seasoning add more flavor to this dish.
Provided by Ruth Schwab
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes Spanish Rice Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook and stir onion, garlic, and vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until onions are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir rice into onion mixture and cook, stirring often, until rice becomes slightly opaque, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir chicken broth, vegetable juice, and taco seasoning into rice mixture and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer over low heat until rice has absorbed most of the liquid, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.4 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 168.8 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CHEESY RICE TACO SOUP
Very easy and warming soup that is even more delicious as leftovers! After browning the meat and onions, you basically just dump cans into the soup.
Provided by amymhart
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 bowls soup, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large pot, cook beef and onions until beef is browned and onions are tender; drain. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, uncooked rice, and taco seasoning. Simmer for 15 minutes. Garnish with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6, Fat 19, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 613.9, Carbohydrate 47.4, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 7.5, Protein 28.1
EASY SPANISH RICE CASSEROLE
This was a standard when I was growing up. I love it. It's a very tasty and kid-friendly casserole, works as meal or a side. It can be a little bland, so add some hot sauce on top for the grownups.
Provided by Adam S
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Partially drain fat from the skillet.
- Heat remaining bacon fat in the skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and bell pepper in the fat until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, pepper, and salt; continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add cooked rice to sauce mixture. Transfer rice and sauce mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Crumble bacon. Stir 3/4 of the Cheddar cheese and 3/4 of the crumbled bacon into the hot rice mixture until cheese is melted. Transfer to a 9x11-inch glass oven-proof dish. Sprinkle remaining bacon and Cheddar cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese on top is bubbly, about 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 752.6 calories, Carbohydrate 83.5 g, Cholesterol 92.9 mg, Fat 31.5 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.3 g, Sodium 1239.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
SPANISH RICE SOUP
I found this recipe several years ago in a cookbook published by my church. It has been a family favorite for years.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Meat
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain off fat.
- Stir in water, UNDRAINED tomatoes, celery, UNCOOKED rice, green pepper, soup mix, bouillon cube, salt, basil and hot pepper sauce.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
ZIPPY SPANISH RICE SOUP
I created this recipe after ruining a dinner of Spanish rice. I tried to salvage the dish by adding more water, cilantro and green chiles. It was a hit with the whole family. It's hearty enough to be a main meal with the addition of a garden salad and some corn bread.-Marilyn Schetz, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h20m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain., Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the water, salsa, tomatoes, red peppers, chilies, taco seasoning and cilantro. Stir in rice. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts :
MEATY SPANISH RICE
I usually fix Spanish rice recipes for family meals - but it's also great for doubling if unexpected company comes and the cupboards are all nearly bare! -Margaret Shauers, Great Bend, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, onion and green pepper; cook until meat is brown and vegetables are tender. Add all of the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
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Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices will give your taco soup the best flavor. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
- Brown the ground beef or turkey: Browning the meat adds flavor and helps to remove excess fat.
- Use a variety of beans: Different beans add different flavors and textures to the soup. Try using a combination of black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a flavorful broth. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
- Add your favorite toppings: Once the soup is finished, you can add your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips.
Conclusion:
Taco soup is an easy and delicious meal that is sure to please the whole family. It's a great way to use up leftover taco meat, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying taco soup that will warm you up on a cold night.
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