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A variety of ingredients laid out for making taco rice bowl, including seasoned ground beef, white rice, shredded cheese, corn, fresh lime wedges, tomatoes, black beans, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, and green onions.

Taco Rice Bowl

A customizable 20-minute taco rice bowl that's perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with rice, seasoned ground beef, and your choice of toppings, it's fast, budget-friendly, and kid-approved. Great for picky eaters and easy to prep ahead!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Meal Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired, Tex-Mex
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice:
  • 1 cup white rice - Or brown rice
  • 2 cups water - Or chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice - Optional for flavor
  • 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro - Optional
For the Meat:
  • 1 lb ground beef - Or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 packpack taco seasoning - Or 2 tablespoon homemade seasoning
  • ¼ cup water - To mix with seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder - Optional
  • salt - To taste
Toppings(Pick and Choose):
  • ½ cup shredded cheese - Cheddar or Mexican blend
  • ½ cup sour cream - Or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup salsa - Or pico de gallo
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup sliced jalapeños - Fresh or pickled
  • ½ cup black beans - Canned drained
  • ½ cup corn - Canned or frozen thawed
  • 1 avocado - Or guacamole
  • hot sauce - To taste
  • lime wedges - For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Medium pot with lid (For cooking rice)
  • 1 Large skillet (For browning and seasoning meat)
  • 1 Wooden spoon (For stirring and breaking meat)
  • 1 Knife (For chopping toppings)
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 4 Serving bowls (Or containers for meal prep)

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice in water or broth, season with salt, simmer, then fluff and finish with lime.
    A pot of freshly cooked white rice being stirred with a wooden spoon, showing its light and fluffy texture.
  2. Brown the ground beef, drain fat, add seasoning mixed with water, simmer, and rest.
    A cast iron skillet filled with seasoned ground beef, corn, black beans, and red bell peppers, sizzling with flavor.
  3. While meat cooks, prep toppings: chop veggies, open cans, shred cheese, etc.
    Another taco rice bowl featuring seasoned chicken strips, fresh cilantro, green onions, corn, diced tomatoes, and a lime wedge served on a bed of fluffy white rice.
  4. Assemble the bowl: rice, meat, then toppings. Finish with lime if desired.
    A delicious taco rice bowl with seasoned ground beef, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, chopped onions, avocado, sliced jalapeños, cheddar cheese, and a lime wedge over a bed of white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 400gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 26gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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