Kids Crispy Or Soft Taco With Rice Recipe
Ground beef or shredded chicken with lettuce, tomato and yellow cheese.
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Ingredients
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Taco Filling
Taco Assembly
Rice Side
Method
Prepare Rice
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of white rice, 2 cups of water, and 1 tsp of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 2
Simmer
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for about 18-20 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- 3
Fluff and Set Aside
Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.
Prepare Taco Filling
- 4
Cook Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 lb of ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add Seasoning
Drain excess fat if necessary, then add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir well and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the beef is coated with the seasoning.
- 6
Optional Chicken
If using shredded chicken, you can either mix it with the seasoned beef or serve it on the side for kids to choose.
Assemble Tacos
- 7
Prepare Taco Shells
Warm the taco shells according to the package instructions (if using soft tortillas, simply warm them in a skillet for a few seconds on each side).
- 8
Fill Tacos
In each taco shell, add a generous portion of the cooked ground beef or shredded chicken.
- 9
Add Toppings
Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and shredded yellow cheese as desired.
