Description
This easy Taco Rice Bowl combines seasoned ground beef, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and fresh toppings for a quick weeknight dinner. It is a complete, budget-friendly meal ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups long-grain white rice
- 2½ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup water
- 1 can black beans, 15 ounces, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain well.
- Combine rice, water, salt, and butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Remove the rice from heat. Fluff with a fork, stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice, then cover and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it apart, until browned and crumbly.
- Add onion and garlic to the beef. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion softens.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix to coat the meat evenly.
- Pour in ½ cup water and add black beans. Stir to combine, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until liquid reduces slightly.
- Divide rice evenly among four bowls. Top each bowl with one-quarter of the beef and bean mixture.
- Add cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, diced avocado, salsa, and sour cream to each bowl.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Ground beef should reach an internal temperature of 160°F for food safety.
- This recipe is great for meal prepping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American/Tex-Mex