Easy Taco Protein BowlEasy Taco Protein Bowl

Easy Taco Protein Bowl

An easy, protein-packed taco bowl loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, and colorful vegetables. Top it with avocado, cheese, and salsa for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Recipe - 409 - Santa Rosa
Easy Taco Protein Bowl
Easy Taco Protein Bowl
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings2
Cook Time20 Minutes
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90% lean or higher)
2 cups cooked rice
2 cups mixed vegetables — bell peppers
corn
onions
zucchini
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp taco seasoning
Salt to taste
Black pepper
½ avocado, sliced
¼ cup shredded cheese
Salsa or pico de gallo
Greek yogurt or sour cream
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Jalapeños or hot sauce
Directions

1.    Cook the beef:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
2.    Add taco seasoning:
Stir in the taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until the seasoning is well mixed and the liquid has mostly cooked off.
3.    Cook the vegetables:
Heat olive oil in a separate pan. Add your vegetables and cook for 5–7 minutes, until tender. Season with a little salt and pepper.
4.    Build your bowl:
Divide the rice between two bowls. Add the seasoned ground beef and vegetables.
5.    Add toppings:
Top with cheese, avocado, salsa, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
6. Easy protein boost:
Add ½ cup black beans to each bowl for extra protein and fiber.                            

10 minutes
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
2
Servings

Directions

1.    Cook the beef:
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
2.    Add taco seasoning:
Stir in the taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, until the seasoning is well mixed and the liquid has mostly cooked off.
3.    Cook the vegetables:
Heat olive oil in a separate pan. Add your vegetables and cook for 5–7 minutes, until tender. Season with a little salt and pepper.
4.    Build your bowl:
Divide the rice between two bowls. Add the seasoned ground beef and vegetables.
5.    Add toppings:
Top with cheese, avocado, salsa, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
6. Easy protein boost:
Add ½ cup black beans to each bowl for extra protein and fiber.