Quick Taco Rice Bowl
This quick taco rice bowl recipe is a customizable and satisfying meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners. It features seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and your favorite taco toppings, making it a crowd-pleaser for the whole family.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Spoon
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Bowls
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 2 cups cooked rice white, brown, or cilantro-lime
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Sals a
- Guacamole or avocado slices
- Black beans
- Cor n
- Diced red onion
- Cilantr o
- Hot sauce
- Crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain 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, stirring occasionally.
- Prepare the rice according to package directions or your preferred method.
- Place a generous scoop of rice in a bowl.
- Top with the seasoned ground beef.
- Add your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, black beans, corn, diced red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, hot sauce, and crushed tortilla chips.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
The seasoned ground beef can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, lentils, or black beans. Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your liking. Customize the toppings to your preferences.