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A vibrant taco rice bowl on a rustic wooden table, topped with fresh vegetables, melted cheese, and cilantro. The bowl showcases colorful ingredients like red tomatoes, green lettuce, diced onions, and seasoned ground beef, with a side of lime wedge. The textures of crunchy toppings and fluffy rice create an inviting and appetizing presentation.

Easy Weeknight Taco Rice Bowl

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A tasty taco rice bowl with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced jalapenos, sliced black olives

Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Add taco seasoning and cook for another minute.
  2. Warm the cooked rice and divide it into bowls.
  3. Spoon the seasoned beef over the rice.
  4. Top with diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, diced onions, and cilantro.
  5. Squeeze lime juice over the bowls before serving. Add optional toppings as desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize toppings with your favorite spicy peppers or avocado slices.
  • Use pre-cooked rice for faster assembly.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 750 mg
  • Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
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