Description
A quick, customizable, and flavorful taco bowl featuring seasoned beef, rice, beans, veggies, and creamy toppings—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
1/2 cup water
2 cups cooked white or brown rice
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–8 minutes.
- Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water, and let simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
- Cook rice according to package directions or use pre-cooked rice.
- Warm black beans and corn separately in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Divide rice into bowls as the base.
- Layer with seasoned beef, beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cheese.
- Top each bowl with sour cream, salsa, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Swap beef with turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for variety.
Use quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Add lettuce, pickled onions, or jalapeños for extra flavor and texture.
Drizzle with hot sauce or chipotle mayo for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers in separate containers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
