Taco Rice Recipe

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(Serves About 4-6)

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Ingredients​

 

General Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Long Grain White Rice

• ½ Cup Grated Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese

• ¼ Cup Sour Cream

• 1 Tablespoon Nori Komi Furikake (Rice Seasoning) - Optional

• 1 Tablespoon Sushi Seasoning Vinegar - Optional

• Cilantro Leaf for Garnish

 

For the Salsa:

• 1 Red Onion (Finely Diced)

• 2 Cloves Garlic (Minced)

• 4 Scallions (Finely Sliced)

• 2 Limes (Juice and Zest)

• 2 Jalapeno Peppers (De-seeded and Finely Diced)

• 1 Bunch Cilantro Leaf (Finely Chopped)

• 4 Large Tomatoes (De-seeded and Chopped)

• ¼ Cup Olive Oil

• Kosher Salt (To Taste)

• Ground Black Pepper (To Taste)

 

For the Taco Beef:

• 2 lbs Ground Beef (80/20 Mix)

• 1 Red Onion (Finely Minced)

• 1 12-oz Can Diced Tomatoes

• 3 Cloves Garlic (Finely Minced)

• 3 Jalapeno Peppers (De-seeded and Minced)

• 1 Tsp Worcestershire Sauce

• 2 Teaspoons Taco Seasoning

• 1 Cup Beef Stock

• Olive Oil for Cooking

• Salt and Pepper to taste

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Instructions

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1. Cook the rice to instructions, add the rice seasoning and sushi vinegar (if using), and reserve for later.

2. Add 1 Tablespoon of water to the sour cream and whisk to make a paste.

3. For the Salsa:

   • Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl.

   • Season to taste, cover and refrigerate until needed.

4. For the Taco Beef:

   • Brown the ground beef in a skillet.

   • Remove from the pan and put to one side.

   • Add olive oil to the same pan.

   • Add the onions and saute until softened.

   • Add the garlic and cook for two minutes.

   • Add the jalapeno and cook for two minutes.

   • Add the Taco Seasoning and cook for two minutes.

   • Add the Worcestershire Sauce.

   • Add the tomatoes and the beef stock.

   • Return the ground beef to the pan and simmer until the stock has reduced by half. If you like to make your ground beef gravy a little thicker, you can add a little cornstarch mixed with water.

5. To Compose the Taco Rice:

   • Lay the cooked rice in a cast iron skillet or baking dish.

   • Top the rice with a layer of the Taco Beef.

   • Add a layer of grated Cheddar/Monterey Jack Cheese.

   • Place under a broiler and broil until the cheese is bubbly and golden.

   • Remove from the broiler and top the cheese with a layer of salsa, a drizzle of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro leaf.

   • Serve and enjoy.

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