Beef and Rice Taco Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean)
• 2 tbsp Low Sodium Taco Seasoning (store‑bought or homemade)
• 0.25 cup Water (for seasoning sauce)
• 15 oz Canned Black Beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Frozen Yellow Corn (no need to thaw)
• 1 cup Water (for simmering beans and corn)
• 0.5 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 1 package Cauliflower Rice (12 oz, follow package cooking instructions)
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Mayonnaise (regular)
• 1 tsp Hot Sauce (adjust heat to preference)
• 1 tsp Lime Zest (optional, for extra zing)

Instructions

1. Brown Ground Beef

   Heat the large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the ground beef, let it sit untouched for about 1 minute to develop a crust, then break it up and continue cooking until no pink remains.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium-high

2. Season Beef

   Sprinkle the low‑sodium taco seasoning over the cooked beef, add ¼ cup water, stir until the mixture is uniform, then turn off the heat.

   Time: PT2M

3. Simmer Beans and Corn

   In a medium saucepan combine the rinsed black beans, frozen corn, 1 cup water and ½ tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

4. Cook Cauliflower Rice

   Prepare the cauliflower rice according to the package directions (usually 5 minutes on the stovetop or microwave). If stovetop, add a splash of water, cover, and cook until tender.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

5. Make Spicy Lime Mayo

   In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce and optional lime zest until smooth. Set aside.

   Time: PT2M

6. Season Cauliflower Rice

   Transfer the cooked cauliflower rice to a large mixing bowl. Add a pinch of salt, chopped cilantro and an extra splash of lime juice, then toss to combine.

   Time: PT2M

7. Assemble Taco Bowls

   Divide the seasoned cauliflower rice among four bowls. Top each with the seasoned beef, then the bean‑corn mixture. Drizzle with the spicy lime mayo and garnish with extra cilantro or lime wedges if desired.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

497

Protein

50 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

8 g