Description
Sizzling Mexican-inspired “Cheesy Pork Taco Rice” brings bold flavors straight from home kitchens with spicy seasoned meat and melted cheese. Hearty layers of comfort combine effortlessly, promising a delicious meal you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground pork
Vegetables and Canned Goods:
- 1 (10 ounces / 283 grams) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 (15 ounces / 425 grams) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) frozen corn
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) salsa
Seasonings and Toppings:
- 1 (1 ounce / 28 grams) package taco seasoning mix
- 1 (8 ounces / 227 grams) package shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 2 cups (340 grams) cooked white rice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Brown ground pork in a large skillet over medium heat for 7-10 minutes, crumbling meat while cooking and draining excess fat.
- Incorporate taco seasoning, following package instructions by adding water and simmering for 5 minutes until spices are fully distributed.
- Introduce diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, corn, and salsa into the skillet, thoroughly mixing all ingredients.
- Allow mixture to simmer for 10 minutes, enabling flavors to blend and intensify.
- Fold in cooked rice, ensuring even distribution throughout the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Generously scatter shredded cheese across the top of the skillet, covering with a lid for 2-3 minutes to create a melted, gooey layer.
- Remove from heat once cheese has completely melted and transformed into a smooth, creamy topping.
- Garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro to add a bright, herbaceous finishing touch.
Notes
- Replace ground pork with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that keeps the dish light and healthy.
- Use brown rice instead of white rice to boost fiber content and create a more nutritionally dense meal with added texture.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the taco seasoning mix is certified gluten-free and substitute with homemade seasoning blend to control ingredients.
- Elevate the dish’s spice level by adding diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce for those who enjoy extra heat and bold flavors.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 32-38 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg