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A close-up view of a juicy Taco Rice Bowl featuring ground beef, tomatoes, and avocado.
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Taco Rice Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A flavorful and customizable bowl combining seasoned taco beef with fresh vegetables and rice, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Taco Beef

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

For the Bowls

  • 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 diced avocado
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup salsa

For Garnish & Serving

  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, then drain excess fat.
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; toast spices for 30 seconds, then add tomato sauce and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Warm cooked rice while beef simmers.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and cheese. Top with sour cream, salsa, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

You can customize toppings and spice levels to your preference.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beef, rice, Taco