Easy Taco Bowl For meal preps or dinner! 💥

Ingredients

• 6 oz Ground Beef (96% lean)
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 small Onion (diced, yellow or white)
• 2 Tbsp Homemade Taco Seasoning (mix of chili powder, cumin, paprika, etc.)
• 1 cup Fire‑Roasted Tomatoes (canned, drained)
• ½ cup Roasted Corn (frozen or canned, drained)
• ¼ cup Roasted Jalapeños (canned, drained, sliced)
• ¼ cup Red Onion (diced)
• ¼ cup Bell Pepper (diced, any color)
• 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
• 2 Tbsp Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• ½ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Black Pepper
• ¼ tsp Chili Powder
• 1 cup Minute Rice (Instant White Rice) (cooked per package instructions)
• ½ cup Black Beans (canned, rinsed and drained)
• 2 Tbsp Zesty Ranch Sauce (low‑fat, 1.5 g fat per serving)

Instructions

1. Prep All Ingredients

   Mince the garlic, dice the onion, red onion and bell pepper, chop cilantro, and squeeze the lime. Measure out the rice, beans, corn, jalapeños, and seasonings.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook the Instant Rice

   Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan, stir in the instant rice, cover and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Boiling

3. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced onion, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Brown the Ground Beef

   Add the 6 oz ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until fully browned, about 5 minutes, draining any excess fat if needed.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium‑High

5. Season and Simmer

   Stir in 2 Tbsp homemade taco seasoning and 1 cup fire‑roasted tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Low

6. Make the Fresh Salsa

   In a mixing bowl combine roasted corn, roasted jalapeños, diced red onion, diced bell pepper, chopped cilantro, lime juice, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper, and ¼ tsp chili powder. Toss well.

   Time: PT5M

7. Assemble the Taco Bowls

   Divide the cooked rice between two bowls. Top each with black beans, the seasoned beef, a generous scoop of the fresh salsa, and drizzle 2 Tbsp zesty ranch sauce over each. Add optional toppings like sour cream, shredded cheese, or avocado if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

570

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

10 g