Description
Taco Rice Bowls combine the savory goodness of seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings into a vibrant, all-in-one meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this dish offers endless customization options to suit any palate. With its colorful ingredients and mouthwatering flavors, Taco Rice Bowls are sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa (fresh or jarred)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ripe avocado (diced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of long-grain white rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 18 minutes until cooked.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound of lean ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning and mix in the drained black beans until heated through.
- Spoon cooked rice into bowls and top with the beef mixture, salsa, cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl and add optional sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg