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Quick Taco Bowl Everyone Will Love – Fresh, Customizable Meal

Taco Bowl Recipe with Fresh Ingredients
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Taco Bowl is a customizable, vibrant meal featuring cilantro lime rice, seasoned taco beef, black beans, fire-roasted corn, and a variety of fresh toppings for a healthy and flavorful dinner or meal prep option.

Ingredients

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  • Cilantro Lime Rice:
  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large lime
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • Taco Meat:
  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef (85/15 or higher)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup mild picante sauce
  • Toppings:
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted corn, rinsed
  • Toppings as desired: grated cheddar cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, or pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. Cilantro-Lime Rice: Bring 2 cups chicken stock to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in butter and rice, return to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until rice is tender. Stir in 1 teaspoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Taco Meat: Heat a large pan and add ground beef. Cook and crumble until browned through, draining off and discarding any grease. Stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, cayenne, oregano, salt, and pepper. Heat until fragrant, then mix in picante sauce and cook until warmed through.
  3. Assembly/Meal Prep: Layer rice, taco meat, beans, and corn (beans and corn can be warmed with the rice or beef) in serving bowls. Top with your choice of grated cheddar, sour cream, lime, cilantro, avocado, tomatoes, or pico de gallo.
  4. For meal prep, add cooled rice, beef, beans, and corn to containers. Keep toppings separate until ready to eat. Store in refrigerator for up to 4–5 days. Reheat main components and add toppings just before serving.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
  • Make it vegetarian by omitting the meat and doubling the beans or adding sautéed veggies.
  • Customize toppings to suit your taste—jalapeños, salsa, hot sauce, or shredded lettuce are great additions.
  • For a taco salad, serve the meat, beans, and corn mixture over chopped lettuce and top as desired.

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