Description
This Taco Rice Bowl is a Tex-Mex inspired one-bowl wonder that combines seasoned meat, fluffy rice, beans, corn, cheese, lettuce, and salsa for a hearty, customizable dinner. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s the perfect family-friendly meal that’s easy to prep ahead, budget-friendly, and endlessly versatile. Whether you go classic with ground beef or lighter with turkey, this bowl is guaranteed to be a weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
200 g (1 cup) uncooked white rice
480 ml (2 cups) water or chicken broth (for more flavor)
450 g (1 lb) ground beef or turkey
28 g (1 oz) taco seasoning packet
425 g (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
150 g (1 cup) corn, frozen or canned
150 g (1 cup) diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
60 g (1 cup) shredded lettuce
120 g (1 cup) shredded cheddar cheese
120 g (½ cup) salsa, for topping
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
Cook rice: In a medium pot, combine rice and water/broth. Bring to boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
Cook meat: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking apart until browned.
Season: Stir in taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Simmer 2–3 minutes until flavors blend.
Add beans & corn: Stir in black beans and corn. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
Assemble: Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top with meat mixture, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
Garnish: Finish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve warm.
Notes
Chicken broth makes rice more flavorful than water.
Ground chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken are great substitutes.
For vegetarian bowls: skip the meat and add extra beans or roasted veggies.
Toppings like guacamole, sour cream, or jalapeños elevate flavor.
Store rice, meat, and toppings separately for best meal prep results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Bowl
- Method: Stovetop / One-Pan
- Cuisine: Mexican-American / Tex-Mex