Cheesy Pork Taco Rice
Cheesy Pork Taco Rice brings together tender rice and seasoned pork in a single skillet, layered with smoky roasted poblanos and sweet roasted corn. A melty Cheddar–Monterey Jack topping adds richness, while a fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime salsa brightens every bite. It’s a satisfying Tex-Mex dinner perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- 2
Arrange the poblano peppers, cut-sides down, on the prepared baking sheet. Broil until the skins are blackened and blistered, about 6 minutes. Wrap the peppers in the sheet's aluminum foil and let them steam as they cool, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard the skins and seeds, then chop the poblanos into bite-sized pieces.
- 3
Lower the oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- 4
Heat a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork, chicken broth, 1/2 onion, rice, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder; bring to a boil. Cover the skillet and transfer it to the oven.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the pork is no longer pink and the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 6
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1/2 onion, tomatoes, 1 tablespoon cilantro, lime zest, and lime juice; season with salt and black pepper.
- 7
Stir the poblanos, remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro, and corn into the baked pork dish; sprinkle cheese on top and let it stand until melted, about 2 minutes. Spoon the tomato salsa on top.
- Calories 506.88 kcal High
- Protein 24.79 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.35 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.92 g High
- Saturated Fat 10.77 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 78.1 mg High
- Sodium 899.6 mg High
- Fiber 5.37 g Moderate
- Sugar 7.62 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 223.15 mg Moderate
- Iron 3.03 mg Moderate
- Potassium 668.02 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 87.54 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 25.88 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Cheesy Pork Taco Rice is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder, and Ground Pork. Each serving provides about 506.88 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Pork Taco Rice?
- It is a Tex-Mex taco recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Cheesy Pork Taco Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder, Ground Pork, Lime. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Cheesy Pork Taco Rice?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Pork Taco Rice?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 506.88 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Pork Taco Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
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