Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ medium onion, (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, (homemade or store bought)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ teaspoon taco seasoning or chili powder
- 3 cups hot, cooked rice
- 1½ cups sweet canned corn, (drained)
- 1½ cups black or pinto beans, (drained and rinsed)
- diced tomato
- diced red onion
- finely chopped lettuce
- cilantro
- lime wedges
- tomato salsa or pico de gallo
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring often until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Mix in taco seasoning, tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon of water. Add more water as needed to keep the beef saucy but not overly watery. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
For added flavor, let the beef mixture simmer for a few extra minutes.
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences, such as jalapeños or avocado.
This dish is delicious served with tortilla chips on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.