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. Tangy Rhubarb Salsa Cheesy Hot Refried Bean Party Dip Potato-Stuffed Poblanos Reverse Potato Skins Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat

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 539.03 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.

Is Cheesy Pork Taco Rice healthy?

Cheesy Pork Taco Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 539.03 calories and 25.23 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 889.05 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.29 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Cheesy Pork Taco Rice

Name: Cheesy Pork Taco Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 whole Diced Tomatoes; 3 tbsp Fresh Cilantro; 0.25 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 lb Ground Pork; 0.5 whole Lime; 1 cup Long-Grain Rice; 0.25 tsp Onion Powder; 3 whole Poblano Pepper; 1.5 cups Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth; 0 dash Salt & Pepper; 0.5 cup Seasoned Corn; 0.75 cup Shredded Cheese Blend; 1 oz Taco Seasoning; 1 whole Yellow Onion

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free

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

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Pork Taco Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

48 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 51 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 14 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 90 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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25
Heart Health: 71
Metabolic: 43
Digestive: 30
Inflammatory: 45
Performance: 48
General Wellness

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.

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 539.03 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.
Tangy Rhubarb Salsa
Cheesy Hot Refried Bean Party Dip
Potato-Stuffed Poblanos Reverse Potato Skins
Charley's Slow Cooker Mexican Style Meat
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 539.03 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.
Is Cheesy Pork Taco Rice healthy?: Cheesy Pork Taco Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 539.03 calories and 25.23 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 889.05 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.29 g (56% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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