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 the ground beef over medium heat, drain any grease, and add the taco seasoning and water. Stir.
- In the slow cooker, add the white rice first, then the water, and top with the ground beef mixture.
- Spread the salsa over the meat, then add the corn and black beans.
- Top with cheese, cover, and cook on HIGH for 2.5-3 hours until the rice is tender.
- Check for doneness starting at 2 hours if your slow cooker runs hot.
- Spoon into bowls and add optional toppings like salsa or sour cream.
Notes
- Cooking times vary by slow cooker. Check early if yours cooks hotter.
- For LOW setting, cook 4-5 hours, checking at 3.5 hours.
- Customize with toppings like avocado, lettuce, or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Low Sodium
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg