Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rice: combine rice and water in a pot, bring to a boil, then simmer until fluffy. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and a splash of water. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble the bowls: layer rice, seasoned beef, chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for beef.
- Adjust toppings according to preference, including jalapeños or sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
- Diet: Nut-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
