Taco Rice Bowl Recipe

Taco rice bowl with cilantro lime rice, ground beef, beans, corn, and fresh toppings

This taco rice bowl recipe is a quick and flavorful family dinner packed with cilantro lime rice, seasoned ground beef, beans, and fresh toppings. Perfect for meal prep, Taco Tuesday, or busy weeknights in just 30 minutes.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Resting Time: 5

Total Time: 35

Servings: bowls

Calories: 620kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

Saucepan for rice
Large skillet for beef
Cutting board for chopping toppings
Sharp knife for slicing
Wooden Spoon for cooking beef

Ingredients

For Cilantro Lime Rice

2 cups jasmine rice rinsed
3 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 limes juiced
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder

For Seasoned Beef

1.5 lbs ground beef 80/20 blend
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoon taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
½ cup beef broth
Salt and pepper to taste

For Toppings

1 can black beans 15 oz, drained & rinsed
1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 medium tomatoes diced
¼ cup red onion finely diced
2 avocados sliced
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

Rinse and toast rice in olive oil, add broth, salt, and garlic powder. Simmer until tender, then stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add ground beef, cook until browned, then stir in taco seasoning and broth. Simmer until thickened.
Warm black beans, slice avocado, dice tomatoes and onion, shred lettuce.
Layer rice, beef, beans, corn, cheese, veggies, salsa, avocado, and sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and lime.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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