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Taco Rice Bowl

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A fast, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal that layers seasoned ground meat, rice, beans, corn, fresh veggies, and melty cheese into one customizable bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey (or plant-based crumbles for vegetarian)
  • 1 cup uncooked rice (white, jasmine, or long-grain; use brown rice but add cooking time)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or ~2 Tbsp homemade seasoning)
  • 2 cups water or broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes (or pico de gallo)
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Chopped lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
  • Sour cream
  • Salsa
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Optional: lime wedges, sliced jalapeños, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and no pink remains (about 6–8 minutes).
  2. Drain excess fat from the skillet if using beef. Leave a tablespoon for flavor if desired.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and 2 cups water or broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. While the meat simmers, cook the rice according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
  5. Once the meat is done, stir in the drained black beans and corn. Heat through for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Assemble bowls: layer a base of cooked rice, spoon on the meat–bean–corn mixture, then add diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, and chopped lettuce.
  7. Finish each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, a spoonful of salsa, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

For creamier texture, mash half the avocado into the rice before assembling. Use broth for deeper flavor and toast frozen corn in the skillet for a caramelized taste.

Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/taco-rice-bowl/