Cheesy Beef Queso Rice Bowls
These Cheesy Beef Queso Rice Bowls are loaded with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, sweet corn, and creamy queso for an easy meal prep recipe that the whole family will love. Make a batch on the weekend and enjoy quick lunches or dinners throughout the week.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 503kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 oz pkt taco seasoning
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (15 oz) Southwest-style Corn, drained, or use whole kernel corn
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 ½ cups Tostitos Salsa Con Queso
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, or Colby Jack
- 2 green onions, sliced
Directions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and onion over medium-high heat until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add rice and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in corn, Rotel, queso, and shredded cheese.
- Continue stirring until cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
- Sprinkle with green onions.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the microwave for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Top with sour cream, avocado, salsa, or crushed tortilla chips before serving.
- For extra protein, stir in one can of rinsed and drained black beans.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 503 kcal | Carbohydrates: 54 g | Protein: 32 g | Fat: 16 g | Saturated Fat: 9 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.3 g | Cholesterol: 88 mg | Sodium: 1440 mg | Potassium: 543 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 406 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 393 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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