Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, turkey, or chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup salsa
- Optional: Sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning until meat is well-coated.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to package directions.
- Warm black beans in a small pot over low heat.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce; set aside.
- Assemble bowls starting with rice/quinoa as the base; layer with meat, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Top with shredded lettuce and cheese; drizzle with salsa and add sour cream if desired.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider using homemade taco seasoning. Customize by adding jalapeños or different types of cheese based on preference. Perfect for meal prep—store components separately for easy assembly during the week.