Mickey’s Okinawa Taco Rice and Cheese TRC

May 28, 2023May 28, 20230 1

Delicious Mickey's Okinawa Taco Rice and Cheese TRC Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs 80 % lean ground beef
	1 1/2 ounces mccormick mild taco seasoning
	1/4 cup old el paso original taco seasoning mix
	1 1/2 teaspoons Accent seasoning ( Mickey 's secret ingredient . It will not taste the same without it )
	2 cups white rice ( uncooked )
	5 1/2 cups water
	1 lb shredded mild cheddar cheese ( large shreds , find the one that looks like government cheese )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

512

Sugar

Fat

28g

Mickey's Okinawa Taco Rice and Cheese TRC is a dish that originated in Okinawa, Japan, but has been popularized in the US by American military personnel stationed there. The dish combines Mexican and Japanese flavors to create a unique and delicious dish that is perfect for large family meals. The dish typically consists of beef, rice, and cheese, all mixed together in a skillet and then baked in the oven. This version of the recipe skips the oven and uses a stovetop method instead.

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet, cook the beef over medium heat until browned.
2.	Add the McCormick and Old El Paso taco seasonings along with the Accent seasoning to the beef and mix it well.
3.	Add the rice and water to the skillet and stir everything together.
4.	Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
5.	Cover the skillet and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice has absorbed all the water and is cooked.
6.	Take the skillet off the heat and sprinkle the shredded cheese all over the top of the beef and rice mixture.
7.	Cover the skillet again and let the cheese melt for a few minutes on top of the beef and rice mixture before serving.

PROS

Mickey’s Okinawa Taco Rice and Cheese TRC is a flavorful and filling dish that is perfect for large family meals.

The dish comes together in about 30 minutes and can be made with common pantry ingredients.

The addition of Accent seasoning gives this dish a unique umami flavor that is sure to please your taste buds

CONS

The dish may be a little too spicy for those who don’t like hot and spicy food.

The recipe calls for 2 lbs of 80% lean ground beef, which may be higher in fat than some people’s dietary preference.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mickey’s Okinawa Taco Rice and Cheese TRC is packed with protein from the ground beef, which can help you stay full for a longer time.
The mild cheddar cheese used in this recipe adds a good amount of calcium to your diet, which is beneficial for your bone health.