Taco Rice Bowl Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Taco Rice Bowl recipe that combines the flavors of tacos in a convenient bowl. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup onion, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 15oz can of black beans (*see notes)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 tbsp water
Garnish:
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro (for the guac & for garnish)
- 1 avocado
- ⅓ cup salsa (for topping)
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Start cooking the rice: Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Brown the ground meat: Heat oil in a skillet over medium/high heat. Add ground beef, spices, garlic, onion, jalapeño, and tomato paste. Cook until browned.
- Prepare chipotle mixture: Blend chipotle peppers and water until smooth. Add to the meat along with beans. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Make guacamole: In a bowl, mash avocado with 1 Tbsp cilantro and salt.
- Assemble bowls: Layer rice, meat mixture, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, and cheese. Add any additional toppings as desired.
Notes
- *Note: Use drained black beans for the recipe.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like sour cream or extra avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Taco Rice Bowl, Mexican, Easy, Quick, Weeknight Dinner, Meal Prep
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