This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
In the mood for some Mexican, but don’t want to go out and get some? Try this Taco Rice recipe that is made with simple ingredients that you can find in your pantry in less than 20 minutes and for $5 or less.
You can even serve this Taco Rice on some flour tortillas add in a little more cheese and roll it up to make a simple dinner or appetizer.
So, keep this recipe in mind the next time you are wanting to go to eat at a Mexican restaurant and it isn’t in the budget, you will still leave the table happy and full!
Ingredients for Taco Rice ($5 Dinner)
Rice: use uncooked white rice in a bag
Seasoning: taco seasoning (in a package or homemade taco seasoning) and chili powder
Cheese: shredded sharp cheddar cheese or whatever you have on hand already
Beans: use a can of black beans and rinse and drain them before using them
Onion: a diced yellow onion or white onion will do just fine
Tomatoes: a can of diced tomatoes with green chilis like Rotel
How to make Taco Rice ($5 Dinner)
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
Add the cooked rice to a large pot over medium heat on the stove, add in the taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, and diced onion stir well, and let cook together for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cheese and let it melt, serve!
How to store leftover easy taco rice:
Fridge: If you have leftover taco rice, place it in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for 4-5 day.
Tips and tricks for rice for taco night:
Type of rice to use:
When you are ready to get started making this dinner recipe, grab a bag of white rice, like the minute rice you can find in the grocery store.
Add protein:
While this recipe does have protein from the beans and cheese, but if you want to up the protein on this you can brown some ground beef or ground chicken in a large skillet before you add in the rice.
Toppings for taco rice:
- Sour cream
- Fresh cilantro
- Fresh green onions
- Salsa
- Tortilla strips
- Fresh limes
- Guacamole
More stove-top recipes to make:
Seared Pork Chops and Instant Pot Baked Beans
Taco Rice (Dinner)
Ingredients
- 1 lb bag uncooked white rice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilis
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Add the cooked rice to a large pot over medium heat on the stove, add in the taco seasoning, chili powder, black beans, and diced onion stir well and let cook together for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cheese and let it melt, serve!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
If you give these recipes a try, make sure to tag me on Instagram @julia.pacheco.cooking and let us know how much you liked the recipes!
