Homemade Hamburger Helper - Crunchy Taco Style

Christina
Christina @cook_3000087
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This recipe is a simple, homemade take on an old hamburger helper fave. It comes together quickly and can be adaptable for whatever you want to add to it (diced peppers, beans, diced green chilis, etc.). Recipe source: iowagirleats.com

Homemade Hamburger Helper - Crunchy Taco Style

This recipe is a simple, homemade take on an old hamburger helper fave. It comes together quickly and can be adaptable for whatever you want to add to it (diced peppers, beans, diced green chilis, etc.). Recipe source: iowagirleats.com

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Ingredients

  1. 2 tbsp.olive oil
  2. 1/2yellow onion, diced
  3. 1 lb.ground beef
  4. 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  5. 2 tbsp.taco seasoning
  6. 1/2 cupsalsa
  7. 1 3/4 cupunsalted beef or chicken broth
  8. 1 cuplong grain rice
  9. 1 cupfreshly shredded cheddar cheese
  10. Tortilla chips or Fritos, for serving

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large, deep skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes. Then add the beef and cook until it is browned throughout. Drain any excess fat, if needed. Increase the heat to med-high and stir in the garlic and salsa.

  2. 2

    Once the garlic becomes fragrant, stir in the rice and broth, then let it come to a boil. Once at a boil, pop the lid on and lower the heat to med-low. Let this cook, undisturbed, for 15-20 minutes, until the liquid has absorbed. Then remove the skillet from the heat and stir the cheese in until it has melted into the dish. Serve with some crushed tortilla chips or some crushed Fritos on top, along with whatever other toppings sound good.

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Christina
Christina @cook_3000087
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I love to bake and to try out new recipes! I'm always on the lookout for simple dinners for busy weeknights. A lot of the recipes I post on here are ones I've found on Pinterest or from different bloggers, and that I've tried and really enjoyed, but I always reference to where I got the recipe from in the recipe description and the pictures are my own. If there's no source listed, then it's a rare recipe that I came up with. I have two wonderful kids and I hope to pass on my love of cooking and baking to them.
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