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I actually spent a lot of time to figure out what my second rice bowl from Della Rice would be. The options were endless! The Steak, Veggie and Avocado Della Rice bowl was pretty awesome so I knew I had to match it–and I think I did!
This recipe creates Mexican rice using Jasmine White Rice. I’d never made Mexican rice before and who knew it was so easy! It was the first time I’ve made rice in a sautée pan versus a regular pot. The recipe called for seasoning the oil as well which is also a total first for me! I was totally happy with the result though!
I also bought 93% lean ground beef which is great because it’s low on the fat but high on the protein. The thing about ground beef is the less fat it has folks tend to complain about less flavor–I seasoned the meat with taco seasoning and I didn’t notice a difference!
I also added guacamole to the dish because…guacamole! Confession: I didn’t have the time to make guacamole so I stopped at Chipotle and grabbed a side of guac for $3. Since the dish only calls for a teaspoon or so, once of the small containers is more than enough for multiple plates.
The entire dish consists of Mexican seasoned Jasmine Della Rice, Lean Ground Beef, Guacamole and a sprinkle of Cheese. The household really loved this one, even the super picky older child was asking for more.
Prep Time: 30 Minutes (without Guacamole or with store bought guacamole) 50 Minutes with homemade Guacamole
Mexican Rice (adapted from All Recipes):
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 cups water
1 cup Jasmine Della Rice uncooked
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 onion (optional)
1/4 red pepper (optional)
2 1/2 cups water (modified by me)
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
Directions
- Heat canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season oil with onion powder and garlic powder. Cook and stir rice in seasoned oil until rice is golden, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Pour water and tomato sauce over the rice; stir. Add thinly sliced peppers and onions (optional). Bring the mixture to a boil, cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. IMPORTANT: Keep stirring and add water if rice starts to stick. Taste rice at the 15 minute mark to see if it has fully cooked. If not, add small amounts of water and keep stirring.
1lb 93% lean ground beef
1/4 onion (optional)
1/4 red pepper (optional)
1 package taco seasoning (or make your own)
Directions
Place ground beef in skillet on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning until cooked. Once cooked, add more taco seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
Guacamole–optional (check out my go to recipe here)
1/4 cup 4 cheese Mexican blend shredded
Assembly
Start with the base layer of rice, place cooked ground beef in the middle, top with one tablespoon of guacamole and a sprinkle of cheese. Wala! You have got a yummy Mexican rice bowl!
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12 Comments
Nellie, I love anything with a Mexican flair to it and also a fan of Jasmine rice – so I loved that you used Jasmine rice for this recipe and hoping to try this real soon here, too 😉
That looks amazing! I love all things Mexican! This is definitely worth a try!
I love mexican and just the other day wanted to make some tacos with rice in it this could have been on my tacos. I will be putting it on my list to get because I need a different rice tired of my same ole same ole
Mm.. this is always good! I always want rice and beef and cheese and guacamole! I think I’ll give this a shot immediately. Cassidy is going on a long trip soon and I need some meal inspirations.
This looks so good!! I love burrito bowls and this is pretty much the same!!
That is very yummy and healthy!!! So good!
Mmmm…that sounds (and looks) so good! Seasoning the oil toasts the spices, which gives added depth of flavor, so that was a great move. I know that everyone is talking about how we should make everting from scratch all the time, but a busy mom’s gotta cheat sometimes. Great call on subbing Chipotle guac!
That looks really good missy. I love yummy, warm, rice bowls.
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I am so glad I found your recipe! I love foods with Mexican rice (or just the yellow spanish rice even) and this is something the whole family will enjoy 🙂 I haven’t tried making Mexican or yellow rice homemade yet but now that I see how easy it is, it will be my go to for my fajitas too.
I like to pick leaner meats as well but it depends on what I am making. Walmart now sometimes has 96 percent, not sure if they have it by you yet or not tho. It actually has the heart healthy label on it – I never thought I would see that sticker on ground beef!