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Sylvia Wakana - Taco Rice
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Taco Rice / タコライス

A fun culture-crossing rice bowl from Okinawa!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese, Okinawan
Keyword: rice, rice bowl, taco rice

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 red onion diced
  • 1/2 tomato diced
  • cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 leaves lettuce
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
  • shredded cheese
  • 3 cups cooked rice

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine 1/4 of the chopped red onion, tomato, and cilantro. Squeeze the lemon on top and mix. This is the "salsa." Set aside.
  • Cut the lettuce into thin strips.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Cook garlic until fragrant and add the rest of the red onion and sautee.
  • Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces. Cook until browned.
  • Add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water and mix well until sauce is thick and sticking to the beef.
  • Assemble the bowl: rice on the bottom, then top with lettuce, beef, salsa, and cheese. Enjoy!