Ingredients
1lb lean ground beef
1 large shallot, chopped (or 1/2 small onion)
1 recipe homemade taco seasoning or 1 taco seasoning packet, don’t add water
1/2 cup salsa
1-3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup long grain white rice (basmati or jasmine rice)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Toppings: crushed tortilla chips, salsa, sliced avocado, chopped green onions
Preparation
Brown ground beef with shallot in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain then return to the skillet. Add taco seasoning, salsa, and chicken broth then bring to a boil. Add rice then place a lid on top and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender then remove from heat and stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Place lid back on the skillet then let sit for 5 minutes before serving with toppings.
