Taco Brown Rice Bowls: Easy, Delicious Meals for Any Night
A quick and flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, these Taco Brown Rice Bowls combine brown rice with seasoned meat and fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to the package instructions.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until cooked through.
- Add taco seasoning to the meat and stir to combine.
- In large bowls, layer the brown rice, meat, black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes.
- Top with shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the meat with additional black beans or lentils.
- Customize toppings based on your preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg