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Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion, (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, (homemade or store bought)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1–2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning or chili powder
- 3 cups hot, cooked rice
- 1½ cups sweet canned corn, (drained)
- 1½ cups black or pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)
- diced tomato
- diced red onion
- finely chopped lettuce
- cilantro
- lime wedges
- tomato salsa or pico de gallo
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring often, until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon of water to the skillet. Mix well, adding more water until the beef is saucy, but not watery. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite beans, veggies, or salsas.
For a healthier option, use brown rice or lettuce as the base instead of white rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg