Description
A vibrant and flavorful Taco Rice Bowl packed with Tex-Mex ingredients like seasoned meat, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown; quinoa or cauliflower rice as alternatives)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (or beans/lentils for a vegetarian version)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade mix)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained (optional)
- 1 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or dairy-free)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup chopped lettuce (iceberg, romaine, or spinach)
- Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and sour cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. While rice is cooking, brown ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat, crumbling it as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat and mix in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Let it simmer until well combined.
- Add black beans and corn to the skillet, cooking until heated through and flavors are blended.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice and topping it with the taco mixture. Add diced tomatoes and sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Top with lettuce, avocado slices, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add sour cream if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For best results, use freshly made taco seasoning. Add jalapeños for a spicy kick or flavored rice like cilantro-lime to boost the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco rice bowl, Tex-Mex, meal prep, easy dinner, taco bowl