Description
This Taco Rice Bowl is a quick, flavor-packed meal loaded with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings like avocado, corn, and tomatoes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something satisfying, customizable, and full of bold Tex-Mex flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup canned corn (drained)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Tortilla chips (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened and flavorful.
- Warm the cooked rice if needed and divide it evenly between serving bowls.
- Top the rice with seasoned beef, corn, black beans, and shredded cheese.
- Add fresh toppings like tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
- Add tortilla chips for crunch if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier twist.
Make it vegetarian by skipping the meat and adding extra beans or grilled veggies.
Great for meal prep—store components separately for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg