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A close-up of a ground beef taco bowl with fresh toppings like diced tomatoes and avocado. The ingredients are perfectly layered over a bed of fluffy white rice.

Taco Rice Bowl (The Ultimate Easy Recipe)

This quick and flavorful Taco Rice Bowl is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Made with perfectly seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and endless topping options, it's a customizable meal the whole family will love. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Taco Meat
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 recommended
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning one packet or homemade
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Bowls
  • 4 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cilantro-lime
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) corn drained
  • Optional Toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, salsa, cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Saucepan

Instructions
 

  1. If you are not using leftover rice, cook the rice according to package directions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it apart with a spatula and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  4. Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  5. To assemble, divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top with the taco meat, black beans, and corn. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

Meal Prep: Store the cooked meat and rice in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep toppings separate and add them just before serving.
Homemade Taco Seasoning: Mix 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp onion powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ¼ tsp salt.
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