Easy Taco Rice Bowl
This Taco Rice Bowl is a customizable and flavorful dish that combines taco-seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and your favorite taco toppings. It's a fun and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of taco night in a satisfying bowl format, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual gathering.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl (if making spicy honey chicken)
- Whisk (if making spicy honey chicken)
- Fork
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup uncooked rice white, brown, or your favorite
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces optional
- ¼ cup honey optional
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce optional
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or more, to taste) (optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder optional
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger optional
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Sals a
- Guacamole or avocado slices
- Diced red onion
- Cilantr o
- Corn kernels
- Black beans
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and water (or broth). Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef (or turkey) over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- In a bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, and ginger (if making spicy honey chicken).
- Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and toss to coat evenly (if making spicy honey chicken).
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through and nicely glazed (if making spicy honey chicken).
- In a bowl, layer rice, taco meat, and (if using) spicy honey chicken.
- Top with your favorite toppings.
- Enjoy immediately!
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through. The toppings are best added fresh, so store them separately if possible. For a vegetarian option, swap the ground beef for crumbled tofu or black beans. For a spicier version, use chorizo instead of ground beef. Feel free to experiment with different toppings and variations to create your own signature Taco Rice Bowl.