Okinawan Takoraisu (aka “Taco Rice”)

Okinawan Takoraisu (aka “Taco Rice”) ....This was pretty good! Tad and I really liked it, but the kids...not so much! But, I have some very picky eaters!!  I have made this a few times...A recipe I like to keep on hand :)

Ingredients:

• 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

Preperation Instructions

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and onion and saute until the onions are barely soft. Add the ground beef and break it into small chunks. Once the meat is cooked, add the soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let this simmer until the liquid reduces.
2. Spread 1/2 to 1 cup of the steamed rice on each plate. Top with the seasoned beef.
3. Then top with the shredded lettuce, tomatoes, queso blanco (or mozzarella), and salsa, and finish it off with a dollop of sour cream.

Thank You to The Tasty Kitchen and fujimama for this yummy recipe :)