Mexican Rice & Beef Tacos

These beef and rice tacos with bell peppers and onions are quick and easy — just what you need after a busy day. Top with your favorite taco toppings such as sour cream, chopped red onion, and shredded lettuce and serve with lime wedges on the side.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 613 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 8 taco shells
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 1 (5.4 ounce) package Knorr® Fiesta Sides™ - Mexican Rice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste (Optional)
• 2 tablespoons I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread, divided
• 1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt 1 tablespoon butter spread in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

Step 2

Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter spread in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in water, rice, and tomato; increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in beef and cook until heated through.

Step 4

Spoon beef and rice mixture into taco shells and serve.