Description
This Quick and Easy Taco Bowl is the perfect weeknight dinner, featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, fresh toppings, and bold flavors. Ideal for meal prep, this customizable and protein-packed taco bowl recipe is a fast, satisfying, and gluten-free option for any busy day.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 cups cooked rice
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheese
1 cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
1/2 cup guacamole or 1 sliced avocado
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup water
Instructions
1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and cook until browned.
2. Drain any excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
3. While beef is cooking, prepare your rice and fluff it with a fork.
4. Chop lettuce, tomatoes, and cilantro. Set up toppings in separate bowls.
5. In serving bowls, layer cooked rice, lettuce, and taco beef.
6. Top with black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
7. Garnish with cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a low-carb option, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice.
Spice it up with jalapeños or hot sauce to taste.
Store components separately for fresher leftovers and easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg