Description
Ground Beef Taco Bowls: The Ultimate Weeknight Meal Prep Solution is your go-to recipe for quick and satisfying meals. Perfect for busy evenings, these taco bowls combine seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and fresh vegetables to create a nutritious and delicious dish that everyone will love. In just 35 minutes, you can have a colorful meal packed with protein and fiber, ideal for both lunch and dinner. Customize each bowl with your favorite toppings or enjoy them as they are—either way, they’re sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 or 90/10 lean)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Boil 2 cups of water in a pot. Add the rinsed rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Season the beef: Drain excess fat if needed and stir in the taco seasoning. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Assemble bowls: Start with a scoop of rice in each bowl, then top with seasoned beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, sour cream, and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 450g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg