Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white or brown rice
- 1 lb ground beef, chicken, or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade spice mix
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions. Use a rice cooker for easier preparation.
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and simmer until well-coated.
- Add black beans and corn to the skillet, cooking until heated through.
- Assemble the bowls by placing a bed of warm rice, topping with the seasoned meat mixture, and adding fresh toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, red onions, lettuce, and cheese. Add optional toppings such as sour cream or salsa.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked or frozen rice for faster preparation.
- Replace ground meat with plant-based options for a vegetarian version.
- Customize toppings to suit dietary preferences and taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Healthy, Quick, Easy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg