Floating Taco Bowls with Creamy Lime Dressing
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
Floating Taco Bowls with Creamy Lime Dressing
Description
This recipe involves cooking ground beef or turkey with onion and garlic until browned, then simmering with tomato paste, tomato sauce, chicken broth, long grain rice, black or pinto beans, and spices including chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. The mixture cooks until the rice is tender, resulting in a thick, flavorful base with well-developed savory and spiced notes.
The creamy lime dressing blends buttermilk, mayonnaise, cream cheese, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a variety of seasonings for a tangy, rich sauce that complements the spiced meat and rice. Toppings like crushed corn chips add crunch, while cheese, lettuce, tomato, olives, and avocado provide freshness and creaminess to balance the savory bowl.
This dish can be prepared on the stovetop or slow cooker and is flexible with rice types and spice levels. The dressing can be made in advance for enhanced flavor. This combination provides a filling meal suitable for a casual dinner or weekend gathering.
Ingredients
Tacos:
- 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth I use low-sodium
- ½ cup rice long grain, basmati or jasmine, white or brown
- 1 can black beans rinsed and drained, or pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Lime Dressing:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature, light or regular
- ¼ cup cilantro more or less to taste, fresh
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch black pepper
Toppings:
- corn chips lightly crushed
- cheese shredded
- lettuce chopped
- tomato chopped
- olives sliced
- avocado sliced or chopped
Instructions
- Stovetop Directions: In a deep 12-inch skillet, electric skillet, or saucepan set over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey, onion, and garlic with a pinch of salt and pepper. Break the meat into small pieces as it cooks; continue cooking until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess grease and return to the heat.
- Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, chicken broth, rice, beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, oregano and pepper. Stir well to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30-35 minutes until the rice is tender. Stir often and moderate heat to prevent sticking.
- Slow Cooker Directions: brown the ground beef or turkey, onion and garlic the same as in step #1 above. Transfer the mixture to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. Add the tomato paste, tomato sauce, chicken broth, rice, beans, chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, oregano and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
- For the dressing: combine all the ingredients together in a blender and process until smooth.
- Serve the taco meat over crushed corn chips. Top with shredded cheese, lettuce, dressing, and any additional toppings your heart desires (like, tomatoes, olives, avocados, etc).
Notes
- Increase broth quantity if using brown rice by 1 additional cup for proper cooking.
- Adjust chili powder amounts based on its heat level to control the spiciness of the dish.
- The creamy lime dressing can be prepared several days ahead; flavors improve with time but it's also good freshly made.
- Instant Pot preparation has not been tested for this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 447kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 2561mg | 107% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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