Ground Beef Taco Bowl
We’re talking homemade Pico de Gallo, creamy mashed avocado, zesty lime rice, seasoned ground beef, and all your favorite taco toppings.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
Pico de Gallo
- 1 cup diced tomato about 2 medium, deseeded
- ½ cup diced white onion
- ¼ cup minced cilantro loosely packed
- 1 diced jalapeño seeds optional
- juice from ½ lime
- pinch of salt
Ground Taco Beef
- 1 lb ground beef 90% lean
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ cup water or beef broth
Bowl Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 avocados
- juice from ½ lime
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the diced tomato, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly. Cook according to package instructions. Once cooked, fluff with a fork and stir in the juice from half of a lime.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and water (or broth). Stir and simmer for 5–7 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- While the beef cooks, mash the avocados in a bowl with lime juice and a pinch of salt.
- In individual bowls, layer shredded lettuce, cooked rice, taco meat, shredded cheese, Pico de Gallo, and mashed avacado.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 5mg
