Master The Flavor: Perfect Your Taco Rice Bowl Tonight!
A hearty and customizable rice bowl layered with seasoned taco meat, fresh veggies, cheese, and your favorite toppings. A quick weeknight dinner that brings bold taco flavors into a comforting bowl.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 bowls
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet + Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired / Fusion
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce (or salsa)
- 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or Mexican-style)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or roasted)
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced (or guacamole)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for topping
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Simmer 5 minutes until flavors meld.
- Divide cooked rice into bowls.
- Top each bowl with taco meat, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, corn, black beans, and avocado.
- Finish with sour cream and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make it lighter with cauliflower rice.
- Swap beef for chicken, turkey, or tofu.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Perfect for meal prep: store toppings separately and assemble before eating.
