By Tammy Thompson, Dale County

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 4

Ingredients
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 cups Mexican-blend shredded cheese
Salsa and tortilla chips

Instructions
Cook rice according to package directions. In a skillet, brown ground beef and add taco seasoning. Add water and continue to cook as directed on seasoning packet. To serve, mound rice on individual plates, and top with seasoned beef, cheese and salsa. Microwave each serving for 30 seconds or just until cheese is melted. Garnish with tortilla chips.