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Taco Bowls Recipe

These ground beef taco bowls come together in 30 minutes with rice, black beans, fresh toppings, and a creamy jalapeño ranch. Easy, customizable, and perfect for meal prep!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 514kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • saucepan
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • food processor or blender
  • spatula

Ingredients

Jalapeño Ranch

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 green onions, rough chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, rough chopped optional and per your heat tolerance
  • ¼ cup cilantro, rough chopped optional
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • juice of 1 lime
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed well
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼-½ cup cilantro, rough chopped optional
  • zest and juice of 1 lime optional

Taco Bowls

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 4 cups mixed greens or your favorite lettuce
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
  • ¼-½ med red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced

Instructions

Jalapeño Ranch

  • Add all of the ranch ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Cilantro Lime Rice

  • Bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the butter and rinsed rice and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and cover.
  • Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Keep the lid on the entire time — no peeking.
  • To finish the rice, stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.

Ground Beef

  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Add the taco seasoning and cook until the beef is fully seasoned and cooked through.

Taco Bowls

  • Start with a base of greens, then layer in the rice, beans, and seasoned ground beef. Top with tomatoes, onions, and fresh jalapeños. Finish with avocado slices, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, and a generous drizzle of jalapeño ranch.

Notes

The taco seasoning linked in the recipe above is not overly salty. If you're using another kind, be aware that the salt levels will be different. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 514kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1387mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1147IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 4mg
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