Easy Taco Rice Bowls 

Easy Taco Rice Bowls are a quick, customizable, and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping. They combine seasoned ground meat with rice, beans, fresh veggies, and a variety of toppings, all served in a bowl. This dish is versatile, allowing you to adjust ingredients to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Whether you're feeding a family or preparing meals for the week, these bowls are both delicious and convenient.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, turkey, or chicken

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)

• 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 avocado, diced

• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)

• 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

• 1/4 cup salsa

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• Lime wedges (for serving)

• Tortilla chips (optional, for crunch)

Directions

1. Cook the Ground Meat: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and follow package instructions (usually adding water and simmering until thickened).

2. Prepare the Rice: While the meat cooks, prepare the rice according to package directions. If making cilantro lime rice, stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice after cooking.

3. Assemble the Bowls: In each serving bowl, layer the rice, seasoned meat, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and avocado.

4. Add Toppings: Top each bowl with shredded cheese, a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, a spoonful of salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Optional: Add crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 4 servings)

• Calories: Approximately 434 kcal

• Protein: 41 g

• Carbohydrates: 30 g

  • Dietary Fiber: 8 g

  • Sugars: 3 g

• Fat: 19 g

  • Saturated Fat: 7 g

• Cholesterol: 88 mg

• Sodium: 407 mg

• Potassium: 1040 mg

• Vitamin A: 1561 IU

• Vitamin C: 39 mg

• Calcium: 252 mg

• Iron: 4 mg