One Pan Taco Rice

Name: One Pan Taco Rice
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey (or lean ground beef); 1 cup onion, chopped; 4 tablespoons Chili and Spice Seasoning; 2 cans (10 ounces each) tomatoes and green chiles; 3 cups brown rice, cooked; 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese

Source: Adapted from Spanish Rice, Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Try this quick one-pan meal may soon become a family favorite.

Makes

6 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound 85% lean ground turkey (or lean ground beef)
1 cup onion, chopped
4 tablespoons Chili and Spice Seasoning
2 cans (10 ounces each) tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups brown rice, cooked
1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
In a large skillet or pot, brown ground turkey and cook onion. When done, use paper towel to soak up any grease.
Add remaining ingredients, except cheese, and mix together.
Heat until very hot.
Top with cheese before serving.

Notes

Low-fat cheddar cheese used for nutritional analysis and costing. Learn more about: Onions Tomatoes

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