Taco Bowl Recipe

Taco Bowl Recipe only takes a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes to prepare. Make this taco rice for dinner this week and everyone can choose their favorite toppings!

Taco Bowls make this best weeknight meal. Everyone can make their own bowls with their favorite toppings. This is the perfect meal to use up leftovers and loaded with fiesta flavors.

This Easy Mexican Recipe is our go-to meal when we are feeding a crowd or having a family gathering. If you love this rice bowl recipe, make sure to check out this Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls Recipe.

What is a Taco Bowl?

Taco Bowls are layered with rice, a protein, lettuce and your other favorite toppings. You can layer the ingredients in a regular bowl or make a bowl with a crispy tortilla.

Taco Bowls are completely customizable and the perfect recipe to make ahead of time. It is very similar to a taco salad but instead of tortilla chips as the base instead of rice.

You will love this taco bowl recipe and one of our favorite and easy Kid Friendly Recipes.

Ingredients

• Cilantro Lime Rice  or use leftover rice
• Ground Beef
• Taco Seasoning
• Salsa
• Onion
• Roma Tomatoes
• Can Santa Fe Corn
• Can Black Beans
• Avocado
• Lime and Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)

Scroll to the bottom for the full list of ingredients and recipe in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Change Meat – Feel free to use different types of meat. Ground turkey is a great option but so is leftover shredded chicken or shredded beef.
• Rice – When I make a taco bar, I like to have different types of rice. Have different options such as quinoa, brown rice, white rice, or cauliflower rice.
• Seasoning – We like using Homemade Taco Seasoning it is has chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Feel free to add in onion powder, salt, paprika, or oregano.
• Veggies – Layer the taco bowls with peppers, sweet potatoes, and other favorite veggies.

Step by Step Instructions

• Step 1 – Prepare rice according to package directions.
• Step 2 – On medium heat cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet till meat is cooked through and onions are transparent. Drain grease.

• Step 3 – Add taco seasoning and salsa to the skillet and stir into meat mixture with the spatula. Continue cooking on medium heat for approximately 5 minutes.

• Step 4 – Add a scoop of rice to the bowl.
• Step 5 – Top rice with taco meat, diced tomatoes, corn, beans and diced avocados.
• Step 6 – Garnish with lime slices and fresh chopped cilantro, if desired and enjoy

Recipe Tips

• Rice – Prepare the rice ahead of time. You can even freeze prepare rice and freeze with these easy freezer steps.
• Make a Taco Bar – If you are looking for an easy way to feed a crowd, make these taco bowls. Put all the toppings in bowls and everyone can create their own. I even have flour and corn tortillas if someone wants to make tacos.

Topping Ideas

These taco bowls are even better with your favorite toppings. These are some of our favorite but you can choose your own.

• Shredded Cheese 
• Pico de Gallo
• Guacamole
• Sour Cream
• Salsa
• Salsa Verde
• Hot Sauce
• Red Onion
• Lime Juice
• Cheddar Cheese
• Romaine Lettuce
• Chopped Tomatoes

Serving Suggestions

These taco bowls make an easy weeknight dinners but we like to add a few sides to serve with it. Serve it with Crock Pot Refried Beans or Pinto Beans.

Another option is to serve a large fruit salad for a delicious complete meal idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Mexican Recipes to try

• Crockpot Chicken Enchilada Casserole 
• Easy Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
• Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe
• Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas

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