Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef, 85/15 or 90/10
- 1 small onion, diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 packet taco seasoning, or 2–3 tbsp homemade
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup salsa, (any heat level) or 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
- 1 cup corn, (frozen, thawed) (optional)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, optional
- 3 cups cooked rice, white, brown, or cilantro-lime rice
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
- Shredded cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
- Sour cream, or Greek yogurt
- sliced avocado, or guacamole
- sliced jalapeños, optional
- Cilantro and lime wedges, optional
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas, 10-inch or large corn tortillas (see notes)
- Cooking spray or a little oil
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef and onion, if using.
- Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the meat into pieces until browned. Drain any excess grease if necessary.
- Add minced garlic, if using, and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then add salsa or tomato sauce.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the mixture is saucy and thick. If using, stir in beans and corn, then heat through.
- Finish with lime juice, if desired. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- To serve, add rice to each bowl.
- Top with the seasoned taco beef.
- Add toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, pico de gallo, cheese, avocado, sour cream, and any additional favorites you prefer.
- Serve with lime wedges and crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
Last Step:
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Feel free to customize toppings based on your preferences.
To save time, use pre-cooked rice or add leftovers to the bowl.
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with lentils or meat alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg