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Turkey Taco Bowls
5 from 12 votes

Turkey Taco Bowls

Turkey Taco Bowls assemble seasoned ground turkey cooked with onion and tomato paste on a base of rice, black beans, corn, and romaine lettuce. DIY taco seasoning blends chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, garlic, and cayenne for a flavorful meat mixture. A variety of toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, jalapeño, cheese, and tortilla chips customize each bowl. This dish offers a balanced combination of protein, grains, and fresh vegetables that can be tailored to preferences.

Prep Time
23 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 451 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

DIY TACO SEASONING
  • 1 TBSP chili powder
  • 1 ½ tsp cumin ground
  • 1 tsp oregano dried
  • ¾ tsp paprika sweet
  • ½-¾ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or extra to make it spicy)
  • salt to taste
FOR THE TACO BOWL BASE:
  • 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
  • 1 yellow onion small, diced
  • taco seasoning (see recipe above)
  • 1 TBSP tomato paste
  • ¼-½ cup water
  • 2 cups rice cooked
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce chopped or shredded
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1-2 cups corn (canned or cooked from fresh or frozen)
  • ¼-½ cup sour cream
TASTY TOPPINGS: choose your favorites
  • diced tomatoes or fresh salsa
  • guacamole or sliced avocado
  • red onion raw, sautéed, or pickled, thinly sliced
  • tortilla chips or corn chips
  • cilantro and/or chopped scallions, fresh
  • jalapeno pepper sliced
  • cheddar cheese grated
  • lime wedges
  • taco sauce or Mexican hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. To make the DIY taco seasoning, combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix. You can use your favorite taco seasoning mix in its place if preferred.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil until shimmering. Add diced onion and cook until tender for approx. 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in taco seasoning and tomato paste and cook while stirring constantly for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until almost cooked through but still slightly pink, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in water and simmer on low until saucy, thickened, and cooked through. Season with any additional salt to taste.
  4. Divide cooked rice, lettuce, black beans and corn between 4 bowls. Top with turkey taco meat and a dollop of sour cream, then add all of your favorite toppings and mix-ins from the list above.
  5. For my bowls, I added a little bit of EVERYTHING! So good!
MEAL PREP BOWLS:
  1. Add a base of fluffy cooked rice to each container along with black beans, corn, and taco meat. If you’d like to warm up your salsa and tomatoes along with the bowl ingredients, feel free to add them here or keep separate for a cold mix-in.
  2. If you’d like, add a drizzle of your favorite taco sauce or Mexican hot sauce on top along with a sprinkle of grated cheddar cheese. To garnish, add lime wedge on top with some cilantro and/or scallions and, if you’d like, sliced red onion and/or jalapeño slices.
  3. I like to keep the cold and crunchy ingredients separate so in small lidded sauce containers I’ll add my sour cream and/or guacamole. To a baggie add your crispy corn chips or tortilla chips. Based on preference, you can skip the lettuce or place some in baggies for adding at the end.
  4. Store in the refrigerator until ready to heat and eat for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • Nutrition estimates cover the turkey base only; adjust for toppings when calculating intake.
  • Use the meal prep tip to prepare multiple bowls with base ingredients and toppings separately for freshness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 806mg (17%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 3233IU (65%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 103mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 451

% Daily Value*

Calories 451kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 806mg 17%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 3233IU 65%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 103mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.