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Japanese Taco Rice

Okinawan-style taco rice with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, and salsa over steamed white rice.

Japanese Taco Rice

Total

25 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 250 g ground beef
  • 300 g white rice
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 100 g shredded lettuce
  • 120 g salsa
  • 60 g shredded cheddar cheese(optional)
  • 1 medium diced tomato(optional)
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the white rice according to package directions (about 15 minutes) while preparing the toppings.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef, and cook 5-6 minutes until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

  3. 3

    Stir in taco seasoning with 2 tablespoons of water and simmer 2-3 minutes until the beef is coated and saucy.

  4. 4

    Shred the lettuce and dice the tomato while the beef finishes cooking.

  5. 5

    Divide the rice between two bowls, top with seasoned beef, shredded lettuce, salsa, diced tomato, and cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

620

31% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein32 g
Carbohydrate68 g
Fat24 g
Fiber5 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium890 mg

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