Beef and Rice Soft Tacos

Beef and Rice Soft Tacos

Courtesy of Minute Rice 4 Servings • 20 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. water
1 c. salsa
1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
2 c. Minute® White Rice, uncooked
8 flour tortillas
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add ground beef; cook and stir until lightly browned. Stir in water, salsa and seasoning mix. Bring to boil. Stir in rice; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Stir.

2. Spoon ground beef mixture evenly onto tortillas; sprinkle with cheese. Fold half of tortillas to enclose filling.

* For a whole grain alternative, substitute Minute® Brown Rice for the Minute® White Rice.

* Easy Chicken Tacos: Omit oil. Prepare as directed, substituting 1 pkg. (6 oz.) grilled chicken breast strips for the ground beef.

* Chicken Soft Tacos: Prepare as directed, substituting 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips, for the ground beef.