Description
A hearty taco rice bowl made with seasoned ground meat, fluffy rice, and fresh Tex-Mex toppings. This easy weeknight dinner is bold, customizable, and perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water or low-sodium broth
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- ¾ cup diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rice in water or broth according to package directions and keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground meat until fully cooked.
- Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the meat and stir well.
- Warm the black beans and corn in a small pan or microwave.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, followed by seasoned meat, beans, and corn.
- Top with cheese, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Notes
- Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Swap rice with cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Store components separately for best meal prep results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex