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Ground Beef Tacos with Cilantro Lime Rice

25 min5 servings🍳 2 pansPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$14.75480 cal · 28g protein

Ingredients

  • ground beef1½ lb
  • white rice1½ cups
  • corn tortillas1 package
  • lime1
  • shredded cheese1 cup
  • taco seasoning1 packet
  • salsa1 jar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Start rice in a rice cooker or pot with 3 cups water. While rice cooks, brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it apart.

  2. 2

    Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, and simmer for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Squeeze lime juice into cooked rice and fluff with a fork.

  4. 4

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame for 10 seconds per side.

  5. 5

    Serve tacos with plain rice, seasoned beef, and toppings (cheese, salsa) on the side for kids to build their own.

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