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Taco bowl with ground beef, cheese, corn, beans and salsa.

Quick & Easy Taco Bowl Recipe

If you’re anything like me, taco night is a sacred ritual. But sometimes, I just can’t be bothered with the whole “folding and stuffing” situation. It gets to be so messy! Enter: the taco bowl. All the bold, zesty flavors of your favorite taco, but with zero mess and 100% satisfaction. This Taco Bowl Recipe is quick, hearty, and endlessly customizable!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 825

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 93% lean
  • ½ cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 3 cups white rice cooked
  • 15- ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups corn
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice. Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Add to a pot with water, oil, and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
  2. Prep the meat. In a skillet add the ground beef and onion. Cook over medium heat for 7-10 minutes or until the juices run clear. Add the taco seasoning to the beef. Mix for 1 minute or until combined.
  3. Assemble the bowls. Place the cooked rice in a bowl. Add the beef and the remainder of the ingredients to the bowl with all your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 825kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 1282mgPotassium: 806mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1209IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 348mgIron: 4mg

Notes

  • To store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • To freeze: Store the cooked beef and rice separately in freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.
  • To reheat: Microwave in 30-second bursts until heated through, then top with fresh ingredients.

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