Taco Rice Bowl Recipe
A delicious and satisfying recipe for Taco Rice Bowls that are packed with flavor and customizable toppings. These bowls are a perfect blend of Mexican-inspired ingredients and are easy to prepare for a quick and tasty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Rice:
- 1 cup white rice (uncooked)
For the Meat Mixture:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup onion, chopped
- 1 small jalapeño (optional)
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 15oz can of black beans (*see notes)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 4 tbsp water
For Toppings:
- 3 Tbsp fresh cilantro (for the guac & for garnish)
- 1 avocado
- ⅓ cup salsa (for topping)
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Cook the rice according to the package instructions (approximately 20 minutes).
- Brown the Ground Meat: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, then add spices, garlic, onion, jalapeño, and tomato paste. Mix well.
- Prepare the Chipotle Blend: Blend chipotle peppers and water until smooth. Add to the meat mixture along with beans. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Make the Guac: In a bowl, mash together avocado, 1 Tbsp cilantro, and a pinch of salt.
- Assemble the Bowls: Layer rice, meat mixture, cilantro, guac, salsa, cheese, and any additional toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- *Notes: Make sure to drain and rinse the black beans before adding them to the dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Taco Rice Bowl, Mexican, Rice Bowl Recipe, Taco Bowl, Ground Beef Recipe
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