Name: Okinawa Taco Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: For the Salsa:; ½ red onion (divided; one-quarter for the salsa and three-quarters for the taco meat); ½ tomato (or 1 small tomato); 5 sprigs cilantro (coriander); ½ lemon; For the Taco Meat:; 1 Tbsp neutral oil; 1 clove garlic; ½ lb ground beef (I used 85% lean); 4 tsp taco seasoning (store bought or follow the recipe below); For Serving:; 2 leaves iceberg lettuce; 3 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice; ½ cup Mexican-style shredded cheese; For the Taco Seasoning (makes about 2½ Tbsp):; 1 Tbsp chili powder; ¼ tsp garlic powder; ¼ tsp onion powder; ¼ tsp crushed red pepper (red pepper flakes); ¼ tsp dried oregano; ½ tsp paprika; 1½ tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

30m

This Okinawa Taco Rice is a fusion of traditional Tex-Mex flavors and Japanese ingredients. A zesty salsa and seasoned ground beef are served over a bed of fluffy Japanese rice, topped with shredded cheese and crisp iceberg lettuce. A harmonious blend of international cuisines in one delicious and satisfying dish.

Taco Rice

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Ingredients

Servings: 2

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For The Salsa

½ red onion (divided; one-quarter for the salsa and three-quarters for the taco meat)

½ tomato (or 1 small tomato)

5 sprigs cilantro (coriander)

½ lemon

For The Taco Meat

1 Tbsp neutral oil

1 clove garlic

½ lb ground beef (I used 85% lean)

4 tsp taco seasoning (store bought or follow the recipe below)

For Serving

2 leaves iceberg lettuce

3 cups cooked Japanese short-grain rice

½ cup Mexican-style shredded cheese

For The Taco Seasoning (makes About 2½ Tbsp)

1 Tbsp chili powder

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp onion powder

¼ tsp crushed red pepper (red pepper flakes)

¼ tsp dried oregano

½ tsp paprika

1½ tsp ground cumin

1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

990kcal

49%
Fat

59g

2%
Saturated Fat

23g

1%
Carbohydrates

67g

3%
Fiber

5g

0%
Sugar

3g

0%
Protein

48g

2%
Cholesterol

149mg

7%
Sodium

1,356mg

67%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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