Taco Rice Bowl Recipe
This Taco Rice Bowl recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of a taco in a convenient bowl. With seasoned ground beef, black beans, rice, and flavorful toppings, this dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup onion, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 15oz can of black beans (*see notes)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 tbsp water
Toppings:
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro (for the guac & for garnish)
- 1 avocado
- ⅓ cup salsa (for topping)
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Start to cook the rice. Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
- Brown the ground meat. Heat oil in a skillet, add ground beef and brown. Add spices, garlic, onion, jalapeño, and tomato paste.
- Prepare chipotle pepper mixture. Blend chipotle peppers and water, then add to the meat with beans. Simmer briefly.
- Make guacamole. Mash avocado with cilantro and salt.
- Assemble bowls. Layer rice, meat mixture, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, cheese, and any additional toppings. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Notes: Ensure beans are drained before adding to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Taco Rice Bowl, Mexican, Ground Beef, Black Beans, Rice Bowl Recipe
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