Description
A delicious and vibrant Mexican-inspired dish filled with ground beef, beans, corn, and topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or chicken/turkey for a leaner option)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a healthier swap)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Start off by cooking the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Use a wooden spoon to break it up into smaller pieces. Stir until browned, about 5-7 minutes. If using chicken or turkey, cook until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 4-5 minutes until the veggies are tender and the onion is translucent.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir well. Add the black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Mix thoroughly to meld flavors, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Once everything is heated and combined, assemble your bowls. Start with a base of rice, then pile on the meat and veggie mixture.
- Now, add toppings! Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, add avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, and sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Squeeze a lime wedge over everything for a zesty kick.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace meat with lentils or additional beans. Use quinoa instead of rice for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg