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Homemade taco rice bowl topped with seasoned beef, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese ready for serving

Easy Taco Rice Bowl

A quick and customizable taco rice bowl made with seasoned ground beef or turkey, fluffy rice, beans, and fresh toppings. Ideal for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American-Inspired
Calories:
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Rice
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • Taco Meat
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional)
  • Bowl Add-Ins
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
  • Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup salsa
  • Optional: chopped cilantro, lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Before You Begin
  2. Preheat and prepare your cookware as needed. Cooking times and results may vary depending on your equipment and ingredients.
  3. Cook the Rice
  4. In a saucepan, combine rice and water or broth. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and Cook until rice is tender and the liquid is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes before fluffing.
  5. Brown the Meat
  6. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil if using. Add ground beef or turkey and season with salt, pepper, and taco seasoning. Cook 5–7 minutes, breaking apart, until fully browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  7. Add Beans and Corn
  8. Stir in black beans and corn. Cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  9. Assemble the Bowls
  10. Divide rice among serving bowls. Top with taco meat mixture. Add tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, salsa, and desired toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Let rice rest briefly after cooking to improve texture.
  • Cook ground meat until it reaches 160°F (71°C) internally, measured with a food thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in airtight containers and store up to 4 days.
  • Reheat rice and meat gently until heated through and steaming, stirring as needed for even warming.
  • Discard if odor, texture, or appearance changes.