Homemade Hamburger Helper Crunchy Taco is a quick & easy healthier copy cat version. Made in one pot and reading in 30 minutes.

We used to be long time fans of Hamburger Helper; quick, simple, throw together meal for busy weeknight afternoons.  With the list of allergies now, it's just out of the question.

One day my husband was talking about the Crunchy Taco from Hamburger Helper and how much he missed it. I got online and found a recipe in no time from Iowa Girl Eats. We've made it several times since and it's delicious! Still a quick, simple, throw together meal for busy weeknight afternoons.

Ingredients:

• Ground Beef
• Onion
• Taco Seasoning
• Salsa
• Chicken Broth
• Rice
• Cheddar Cheese
• Toppings (optional):
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Avocado Slices
  • Guacamole
  • Extra Salsa
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Sour Cream
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Fresh Cilantro

How do you make Homemade Hamburger Helper Crunchy Taco?

1. Brown the ground beef and onion together. Drain any fat.
2. Add the taco seasoning packet, salsa, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
3. Stir in the rice. Cover, and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
4. Remove and stir in cheddar cheese.
5. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Recipe Tips + Substitutions:

Before stirring in the cheese, add a can of drained and rinsed black beans or a can of corn (drained.)

Instead of salsa, you can add ¼ cup diced tomatoes with the juice and ¼ cup green chilies.

Try using salsa verde in place of the regular salsa and ground chicken or turkey instead of ground beef.

I like using Jasmine or Basmati Rice. If you use brown rice, you will need 2 cups of chicken broth.

Here are a few more of our Hamburger Helper copy cat recipes:

• Philly Cheese Steak Pasta Skillet
• Taco Pasta
• One Pot Beef Stroganoff Macaroni