Description
This taco rice bowl brings together seasoned ground meat, fluffy rice, beans, veggies, and all your favorite toppings in one delicious, customizable dish. Great for meal prep or a quick dinner win!
Ingredients
1 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups chicken broth or water
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 packet taco seasoning (1 oz)
Freshly ground black pepper
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ cup salsa
Optional: sour cream, guacamole, avocado, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
1. Bring chicken broth (or water) and salt to a boil in a medium pot. Add rice, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Let rest 5 minutes.
2. While rice cooks, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef or turkey and brown for 6–8 minutes, breaking it up as it cooks.
3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat. Add 2–3 tbsp water and stir. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until fully combined.
4. Add black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
5. Fluff rice with a fork and divide between bowls. Top with meat mixture.
6. Add shredded lettuce, cheese, salsa, and any optional toppings.
7. Serve immediately or store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days.
Notes
To make it vegetarian, swap the meat for more beans or a plant-based option.
Try cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
Store toppings like lettuce and herbs separately for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg