Description
A hearty and flavorful taco rice bowl made with seasoned ground meat, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings. Quick to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey, chicken, or beans)
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice (or brown rice, quinoa)
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2–3 garlic cloves, minced
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade equivalent)
2–3 cups broth or water
Toppings: diced tomatoes or pico de gallo, avocado or guacamole, shredded cheese, cilantro, sour cream or lime crema, pickled onions, jalapeños, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions using broth or water for extra flavor.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and cook ground meat with onion and garlic until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of broth, then simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
- (Optional one-pot method) Add uncooked rice and broth directly to the skillet with the meat, cover, and cook until rice is tender.
- Assemble bowls by layering rice, seasoned meat, and desired toppings.
Notes
- Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, beans, or tofu for different flavors or dietary needs.
- Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Keep toppings separate when storing to maintain freshness.
- For extra flavor, use cilantro-lime rice or add roasted vegetables.
- Meal prep friendly—store rice and meat separately from toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
