Taco Bowls
Servings 4 taco bowls
Ingredients
Rice
- 1 cup jasmine white rice
- 1 ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Taco Bowl Toppings
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons water or broth
Optional Toppings
- avocado
- cilantro
- pico de gallo or salsa
- shredded cheese or queso
- red onions
Instructions
- Cook the Rice
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain well.
- In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover. Simmer for 12–15 minutes, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in the oil, salt and pepper. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Prepare the Toppings
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Drain the excess grease from the browned beef.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked beef. Stir in tomato paste until well combined.
- Pour water or broth into the skillet. Stir to incorporate, allowing the mixture to simmer for 2-3 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and flavors meld.
- Once the taco meat is heated through and seasoned, remove from heat.
- Prepare 4 bowls with about ½ cup rice each. Spoon beef over the rice. Garnish with avocado, cilantro, pico de gallo/salsa, shredded cheese, red onions as desired!
Notes
Store the rice and taco meat separately to maintain their texture and freshness.
- Rice: Let the rice cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave with a splash of water or broth, or warm on the stovetop over low heat.
- Taco Meat: Allow the beef to cool before placing it in a separate airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or broth if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 724mg | Potassium: 417mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 122IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 3mg
