Description
Discover the delicious and nutritious Easy Taco Rice Bowl – the perfect quick and healthy dinner idea. Made with seasoned ground meat, fresh vegetables, and flavorful toppings, this taco rice bowl is customizable, satisfying, and ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for low-carb option)
- 1 lb ground beef, chicken, or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade spice blend
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Optional toppings: sliced jalapeños, chopped onions, avocado slices, and lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water, simmer for 5 minutes.
- If needed, cook 1 cup of rice according to package instructions. For a lower-carb option, use cauliflower rice.
- Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with seasoned meat, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cheese. Garnish with cilantro and add dollops of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Squeeze lime juice over the top and add optional toppings like jalapeños or onions.
Notes
- Use leftover rice for easy assembly.
- Customize toppings to suit your taste and dietary needs.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with black beans or seasoned tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/4 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg