Description
A vibrant and customizable 30-minute taco bowl with seasoned beef, rice, beans, and fresh toppings. Balanced and budget-friendly, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup beef taco seasoning (no pork/alcohol)
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 1/2 cups water
1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped lettuce
1/4 avocado, diced
1/2 cup diced fresh tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Cook rice by boiling water, adding rice, and simmering for 18 minutes.
Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no pink remains.
Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Assemble bowls with rice, seasoned beef, black beans, salsa, and toppings.
Add cheese, avocado, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro before serving with lime wedges.
Notes
Use quinoa or corn tortilla bits for a gluten-free base.
Replace beef with grilled chicken or chickpeas for a vegetarian version.
Double recipe for leftovers; store in airtight containers for 3-4 days.
Adjust spice level by adding hot sauce or diced jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stir-frying and boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg