Description
A flavorful and customizable taco rice bowl recipe that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, fresh vegetables, and your favorite toppings. This easy meal is perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp cumin (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado, diced
- Your favorite salsa
- Chopped cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, taco seasoning, water, chili powder (if using), and cumin (if using). Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Scoop cooked rice into bowls.
- Top with the taco meat mixture.
- Add shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and diced avocado.
- Top with salsa and cilantro (if using).
- Serve immediately with lime wedges (optional).
Notes
- For a spicier bowl, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Add vegetables like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms to the taco meat.
- Use pre-cooked or leftover rice to save time.
- Substitute ground beef with vegetarian crumbles or lentils for a vegetarian option.
- Get creative with toppings like pickled onions, jalapenos, or shredded cabbage.
- Serve with a side salad or warm tortillas for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550-650
- Sugar: 5-8g
- Sodium: 800-1200mg
- Fat: 25-35g
- Saturated Fat: 8-12g
- Carbohydrates: 50-60g
- Fiber: 8-12g
- Protein: 25-35g
