Easy Taco Rice Bowl | Quick, Healthy Dinner Idea
This Easy Taco Rice Bowl is a quick, healthy dinner packed with seasoned beef or turkey, beans, rice, and all your favorite taco toppings. Ready in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 taco seasoning packet
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes or pico de gallo
- 1 avocado or guacamole
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or taco cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Hot sauce or salsa
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the meat in a skillet; drain grease.
- Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Warm the rice and beans.
- Assemble bowls with rice, meat, beans, and toppings.
- Serve hot or store for meal prep.
Notes
- Swap rice for cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Great for meal prep — store components separately.
- Use plant-based meat or beans for vegetarian version.