🌮 Taco Rice Bowls with Homemade Queso
If you’re craving a hearty, cheesy, and satisfying meal, this Taco Rice with Queso is about to become your new favorite!
Equipment
- Saucepan (for rice)
- Skillet (for taco meat)
- Small saucepan (for queso)
- Cooking utensils (spatula, whisk, knife, cutting board)
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 🔸 For the Taco Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 🔸 For the Homemade Queso:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 🔸 Optional Toppings:
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced jalapeños
- Sour cream
- Sliced avocado
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the Rice
- In a medium saucepan, bring broth or water to a boil.
- Add rice, cover, and simmer on low for 15–18 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Step 2: Make the Taco Meat
- Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté diced onion for 2–3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Step 3: Prepare the Queso
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter and add cream.
- Slowly stir in cheeses, whisking until smooth.
- Add chili powder and garlic powder. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Step 4: Assemble Your Bowl
- Spoon rice into bowls. Top with taco meat.
- Drizzle with queso and add desired toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy! 🌮🧀
Notes
🔥 Pro Tips Freshly Grate Cheese: It melts better than pre-shredded. Adjust the Heat: Use more chili powder or hot sauce for spice. Meal Prep Tip: Store rice, meat, and queso separately for best texture when reheating. Lighter Version: Swap ground turkey and use light cheese/milk for a lower-calorie bowl.
🔍 Nutrition (Per Serving – Approximate)
- Calories: 490
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fat: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg