Taco Rice Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 2 (8.8 ounce) pouches uncle ben's® ready rice® garden vegetable
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package sodium-reduced taco seasoning
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). lightly oil a 10-inch round baking dish.
• heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. cook ground beef, breaking up chunks, until until browned throughout, about 10 minutes. drain off fat.
• stir in tomatoes, taco seasoning, and water and bring to a low simmer; simmer about 5 minutes.
• cook rice according to package directions.
• stir together ground beef mixture, rice, and 1/4 cup cheese. spread into prepared baking dish.
• top with remaining cheese and bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10 to 15 minutes .
• serve with your favorite toppings such as chopped tomatoes or avocado slices, if desired.