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

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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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
Cook the white rice according to package directions (about 15 minutes) while preparing the toppings.
- 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
Stir in taco seasoning with 2 tablespoons of water and simmer 2-3 minutes until the beef is coated and saucy.
- 4
Shred the lettuce and dice the tomato while the beef finishes cooking.
- 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
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 890 mg |
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