Delicious Taco Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
471 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Delicious Taco Bowl
Description
This taco bowl starts with lean ground beef mixed with taco seasoning and cooked in olive oil alongside chopped onion, garlic, and fresh cilantro for depth. Tomato purée is incorporated and simmered to meld the flavors. The base consists of crisp lettuce leaves, providing freshness and crunch.
Toppings include red beans, roasted corn, sliced cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced red onions, and creamy guacamole. Optional tortilla strips add crunch while lime wedges offer bright acidity at serving.
The layering approach allows for a balanced bite combining seasoned meat with fresh vegetables and creamy elements. This bowl serves well as a standalone meal offering protein, vegetables, and fat in one dish, suitable for casual lunch or dinner.
The recipe is best served immediately after assembly for the freshest texture contrasts. Preparing vegetables and toppings ahead supports quick meal assembly.
Ingredients
- 1.25 pounds ground beef lean
- 2 ounces taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup onion white, chopped
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cilantro chopped
- 3/4 cup tomato puree
- 1 head lettuce
- 1 can red beans 1 15 ounce can
- 1/4 cup cucumber chopped
- 1 cob sweet corn roasted
- 1/2 cup cherry tomato sliced
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons onion sliced, red
Optional ingredients
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- 2 lime sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix beef with Taco seasoning mix.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium high heat with oil. Add beef in the pan and break with a large wooden spatula by keeping some space in between them. Decrease heat to medium and let cook until the bottom is brown then flip. It will take about 3 minutes.
- Add onion, garlic, cilantro, tomato purée and mix to combine.
- Decrease heat to medium-low then cook for about 3-5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Prepare your bowl by starting with the lettuce as base then build your bowl with the other ingredients. Add ground beef last.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 471kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1382mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1150mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2613IU | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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