Ground Beef Taco Bowl
Our delicious Taco Bowl recipe is an easy weeknight dinner that is full of all the best flavors all in one rice bowl!
Ingredients
Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/2 small avocado cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- zest of 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Rice Bowl:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 sweet yellow onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning*
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 can of black beans drained & rinsed
Toppings:
- cherry tomatoes cut in half
- shredded Colby cheese
- red onion sliced
- sour cream
- guacamole
- fresh cilantro chopped
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Make Dressing: Put all of the Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Set aside.
- Taco Meat: Bring a large cast iron skillet to a medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil to coat the bottom of the pan, and sauté the onion until soft and transluscent. Add 1 pound ground beef, break apart and move around the hot pan until fully browned. Add 1 packet taco seasoning* and mix to combine.
- Build Bowls & Serve: Divide the cooked rice, taco meat, and canned beans evenly between bowls. Add your desired toppings on top of each bowl and enjoy with the Avocado Lime Ranch Dressing!
Notes
- *Taco Seasoning: option to easily make homemade taco seasoning or pick-up a store-bought version at your local grocery store.
- Dairy-Free: simply use a dairy-free yogurt alternative in the dressing, dairy-free sour cream, and omit the cheese or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Nutrition info does not include the optional toppings, because amounts will vary.
Nutrition
Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 817mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 627IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
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