Who doesn’t need just a super simple dinner?
My EASY TACO RICE BAKE can be whipped up and baked right when you’re ready to eat…or you can make it, pop it in the fridge and then bake it later in the day (for those of you needing to get dinner *mostly* done before the after school rush begins).
This one is super, super easy if you use heat up frozen rice too.
From my family to yours, Happy Dinner Making! xx
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Easy Taco Rice Bake
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My EASY TACO RICE BAKE can be whipped up and baked right when you’re ready to eat…or you can make it, pop it in the fridge and then bake it later in the day (for those of you needing to get dinner *mostly* done before the after school rush begins). This one is super, super easy if you use heat up frozen rice too.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds of ground beef
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
- salt and pepper
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons of chili powder
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (7 oz) can chopped green chiles
- about 3 cups of rice, cooked and ready to eat (we heat up frozen rice)
- as much shredded cheddar cheese as your family loves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Grease a baking dish (we use a non-stick spray) and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown up your ground beef in a drizzle of EVOO. Once browned and crumbly, add in a big pinch of both your salt and pepper along with your chopped onion. Allow your onion to sauté about five minutes (or until tender) and then stir in your chili powder, tomatoes, chiles, cooked rice, and cheese.
- Once combined, spread this across your prepared baking dish and either pop in the oven immediately or cover and refrigerate until you’re ready to bake.
- Bake about 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.
- Serve with your favorite toppings (guacamole, sour cream, salsa, pico) and enjoy!
Lauren Priddle says
This looks so good! Will have to make this!
ashley adams says
I have all these ingredients on hand! Prepping this morning to bake later for hurricane prep! Baking up some sausage mini muffins this morning too!
Kim M Letteer says
Thoughts on freezing it and then use it for a meal delivery for them to just bake?
Mix and Match Mama says
I think that’s an EXCELLENT idea!! I have no reason to think this wouldn’t freeze and reheat beautifully.
Jeanette says
Well that looks yummy. Is there a certain size baking dish you prefer? I’m a weirdo about not knowing if a recipe will be spread out too thin or not get done in the middle if the pan is too small 🤷♀️.
Mix and Match Mama says
I really don’t think you can mess this one up. For aesthetic reasons, I always love using the oval ones when I can. I am using the large version of this one: https://shopstyle.it/l/cgnCP