Freezer-Friendly Taco Rice
Do you love tacos? Change up your regular taco night a little bit. Make a double or triple batch of Freezer-Friendly Taco Rice for a quick delicious meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 1-1/4 ounce package taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or converted
- 1 16- ounce can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 8- ounce package shredded Mexican or Fiesta blend cheese
Optional:
- Taco shells burrito shells, tortilla chips
- Extra cheese tomato, avocado, or green onion for garnish.
Instructions
- Brown ground beef and onion in a large saucepan.
- Stir in taco seasoning, water, rice, and diced tomatoes. Heat over low heat until heated through.
- Add shredded cheese and stir until cheese is melted.
- Serve immediately on taco shells, wrapped in a burrito shell, or over tortilla chips.
To freeze:
- Brown ground beef and onion in a large saucepan.
- Stir in taco seasoning, rice, diced tomatoes, and cheese. Do not add water.
- Transfer beef mixture to a gallon-sized Ziploc freezer bag. Label and freeze.
To use after frozen:
- Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Pour beef mixture into a large saucepan. Add 1 cup of water.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring frequently, until heated through.
- Serve immediately, as above.
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