Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet low sodium taco seasoning plus water called for on packet
- 1 1/2 cups white rice (long grain)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 (15 oz) can southwest style corn (drained)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
Instructions
- Brown ground beef over medium heat, drain grease, and add taco seasoning with water.
- Add rice and water to the slow cooker.
- Layer ground beef mixture on top of rice.
- Spread salsa over meat, then add corn and black beans.
- Top with cheese, cover, and cook on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours until rice is tender.
- Spoon into bowls and add optional toppings.
Notes
- Check doneness at 2 hours if your slow cooker runs hot.
- For LOW setting, cook 4-5 hours and check at 3.5 hours.
- Customize with sour cream, extra salsa, or other toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg