• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 cups water
• 1 pkg. (1-1/4 oz.) taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups Minute Rice®, uncooked
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  optional toppings
  

• coarsely crushed tortilla chips
• shredded lettuce
• chopped tomatoes
• sour cream

Preparation -
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain. Add the water and seasoning mix. Bring to boil. Stir in the rice. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese and cover until the cheese melts. Top individual servings with any combination of the optional toppings.