Taco Rice Bowl Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
346 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Rice Bowl Recipe
Description
The recipe starts with preparing cilantro lime rice as a flavorful base. Ground beef and diced onions are cooked together, then enhanced with taco seasoning and salsa to produce a richly spiced filling. Layering this meat mixture over rice, then topping with diced tomatoes, canned corn, black beans, and avocado adds freshness and varied textures. Garnishing with lime slices and chopped cilantro brightens the dish further and adds a fresh herbal note.
This bowl offers a hearty yet fresh taste profile, combining cooked and raw ingredients in a single dish with complementary textures: tender meat and rice, crisp tomatoes, creamy avocado, and juicy lime. It's convenient to assemble and can be adapted based on available ingredients.
The rice bowl fits well as a standalone meal or can be served alongside tortilla chips or a salad for a larger meal. It also provides easy leftovers that keep well in the fridge for several days.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container and consumed within five days. Reheating is straightforward, making it suitable for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 package rice with cilantro and lime
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup salsa
- ½ onion (diced)
- 2 Roma tomato diced
- 1 can corn 15 ounce can, Santa Fe variety
- 1 can black beans (15 ounce can)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- lime for garnish
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- On medium heat cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet till meat is cooked through and onions are transparent. Drain grease.
- Add taco seasoning and salsa to the skillet and stir into meat mixture with the spatula. Continue cooking on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.
- Add a scoop of rice to the bowl.
- Top rice with taco meat, diced tomatoes, corn, beans and diced avocados.
- Garnish with lime slices and fresh chopped cilantro, if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container and consume within 5 days for safety and freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 346 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 346kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 656mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 354IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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