Classic Taco Rice Bowl
This classic taco rice bowl features seasoned ground meat served over a bed of fluffy rice, topped with your favorite fresh ingredients for a customizable and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spoon
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28g) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Shredded lettuce for topping
- Diced tomatoes for topping
- Shredded cheese (Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend), for topping
- Salsa for topping
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
- Sliced avocado or guacamole for topping
- Black beans (rinsed and drained) optional topping
- Corn (frozen, canned, or fresh) optional topping
- Sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled) optional topping
- Fresh cilantro, chopped optional topping
- Crushed tortilla chips or strips optional topping
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 5-7 minutes until liquid evaporates.
- While meat simmers, prepare and divide cooked rice among 4-6 bowls.
- Spoon the seasoned taco meat over the rice in each bowl.
- Arrange desired toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, sour cream, and avocado over the meat and rice.
- Serve your flavorful and satisfying Taco Rice Bowl immediately.
Notes
Customize your bowl with a variety of toppings to suit your taste, such as black beans, corn, jalapeños, cilantro, or tortilla chips. This recipe is easily adaptable for different dietary preferences, including using plant-based mince or brown rice for a healthier option.