Taco Bowl
Get ready to savor the ultimate weeknight dinner with this crowd-pleasing Taco Bowl recipe! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this customizable dish features seasoned ground beef simmered to perfection with taco spices, hearty black beans, fluffy white rice, and a vibrant array of fresh toppings like cherry tomatoes, crisp shredded lettuce, creamy avocado, and zesty cilantro. Finished with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and a squeeze of lime, every bite is packed with irresistible flavor and texture. Quick and easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this one-bowl wonder is perfect for meal prep or a fun, family-style dinner. Serve with salsa on the side and let everyone build their bowls just how they like them! Keywords: taco bowl, Tex-Mex recipe, easy dinner, family-friendly tacos, quick meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
Instructions
Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5 minutes.
Drain excess grease from the skillet, if necessary. Add taco seasoning and water to the beef. Stir to combine and let simmer for about 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens.
In a medium saucepan, heat the black beans over low heat until warmed through.
To assemble the taco bowls, divide cooked rice among 4 serving bowls.
Top each bowl with a portion of seasoned beef, black beans, shredded lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and sliced avocado.
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each bowl.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Top with a dollop of sour cream and a spoonful of salsa, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
699 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.1 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.7 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 671 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.1 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 855 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
