This Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Rice Recipe is a delicious and easy meal that combines the flavors of tacos with cheesy goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is made in a Crockpot, allowing you to set it and forget it while it cooks.
Easy Crockpot Cheesy Taco Rice
This recipe features rice cooked with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and cheese, creating a comforting one-pot meal. It takes about 6 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
- Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, combine the cooked beef, rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, and beef broth. Stir well to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Add Cheese: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Top with sour cream and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro, if desired. Serve warm.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
