Description
A fun and customizable dinner featuring cozy taco flavors, fluffy rice, and a crunchy Doritos topping that everyone loves.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups white rice, brown rice, or microwave rice (Use whichever rice is preferred.)
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey, chicken, or a plant-based crumble) (Choose your preferred protein.)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (Store-bought or homemade can be used.)
- 1 cup salsa or diced tomatoes (For moisture and flavor.)
- 1 can black beans (Optional but adds filling.)
- 1 cup corn (Can be frozen, canned, or leftover.)
- 1 cup cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
- 1 bag Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch) (Use as a topping.)
Toppings
- to taste lettuce (Chopped.)
- to taste sour cream
- to taste cilantro (Chopped.)
- 1 lime (Cut into wedges.)
- 1 avocado (Sliced, if available.)
- to taste jalapenos (Sliced.)
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the rice. Use a rice cooker or microwave rice, or reheat leftover rice.
- In a big skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain extra grease if needed.
- Sprinkle in taco seasoning and add a splash of water. Stir in a few spoonfuls of salsa to keep the meat saucy.
- Toss in rinsed black beans and corn, heating through for 2 to 3 minutes. For extra cheesiness, stir in cheese until melted.
- Build your bowl by layering rice on the bottom, taco meat mixture on top, then cheese, then toppings. Crush Doritos over everything just before serving.
Notes
Keep the Doritos separate until serving for maximum crunch. Use salsa plus taco seasoning for enhanced flavor. Aim for a mix of soft, saucy, crunchy, and fresh textures for the best result. Prepare toppings in small serving bowls for a fun serving experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex