Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of a Taco Rice Bowl, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep! This delightful dish combines seasoned ground meat with fluffy rice, topped with fresh veggies and zesty sauces. It’s not only quick to prepare—ready in just 35 minutes—but also fully customizable to suit your family’s tastes. Whether you’re craving a comforting dinner or an easy-to-pack lunch, this taco rice bowl is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings the zest of Mexican cuisine right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rice: In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water or chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- 2. Cook the meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground meat, season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning, then cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Combine ingredients: Stir in black beans and corn; heat through for another 2-3 minutes.
- 4. Assemble: Serve cooked rice topped with the meat mixture, diced tomatoes, lettuce, and cheese.
- 5. Finish: Drizzle with salsa and garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg