Taco Rice

Also known as Okinawan Takoraisu. Click on the link below to read the story behind this dish. It's pretty interesting. This is a simple recipe that I never would have thought of on my own, but it makes a delicious dinner or lunch. I just use regular white rice and mozzarella cheese.

Recipe from Tasty Kitchen

1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 cup Onion, Chopped
1 pound Ground Beef
3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Table Salt
1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
4 cups Steamed Japanese Rice (sometimes Labeled "sushi Rice")
2 cups Lettuce, Shredded
2 cups Tomatoes, Chopped
12 ounces, weight Queso Blanco, Crumbled OR 2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1 cup Salsa
4 Tablespoons Sour Cream

Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat, then add onion and garlic and saute until onion is barely soft Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until cooked through. Drain any extra grease, then add soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper and simmer until liquid is reduced.  Put 1/2 t 1 cup rice in each bowl or plate, then top with beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and salsa and sour cream. l