Meatless Taco Rice Skillet

Quick Taco Filling

Just because you are a vegetarian does not mean you can’t still enjoy Taco Tuesday. This vegetarian option of your favourite taco uses meatless ground beef for a perfect solution. If you are a meat eater, you can always choose the protein of your choice, like ground beef or chicken, for this recipe.

You can enjoy everything you love about tacos, like a delicious seasoned filling, crispy chopped lettuce, juicy tomatoes and melty cheese, in a hearty rice skillet! By using Minute Rice®, you can cut down on the preparation time and have your dinner ready in just 20 minutes.

No Taco Shell? No Problem

Enjoy a quick, tasty and satisfying taco rice salad for an easy meal when you’re all set with the ingredients for tacos – minus the shells! Add some crushed tortilla chips to give that extra crunch. Yum!

This taco-without-the-shell recipe is excellent on its own. Still, if you’re looking for the full taco experience, throw this meal into a store-bought tortilla or make your crunchy shell in the microwave. Coat corn or flour tortillas with a bit of cooking oil. Then, put them on a microwave-safe plate, resting their edges against each other to take the form of a taco. Microwave on HIGH in 1-minute intervals, checking for crispness every time until ready.

Turn Leftovers into Something New

Are you excited about burritos? Experiment by wrapping your leftovers in a warm tortilla and topping it with some salsa and sour cream! Or, why not spice up breakfast with a Mexican scramble – mix the leftovers with some beaten eggs and cook until set. If nachos are on the menu, reheat that filling and serve it over some chips – add beans, sour cream and sliced avocado to experience those deluxe nachos. For a delicious spin on red beans and rice try using your leftover ingredients in this recipe!

Remember to try our delicious One Pan Taco Dinner.