Taco Rice Bowl Mexican Style (Print-Friendly Version)

Seasoned beef and rice topped with fresh veggies, cheese, and bold spices for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

# What You’ll Need to Make This:

→ Base

01 - 2 cups cooked rice

→ Protein

02 - 450 g ground beef

→ Seasoning

03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1 packet taco seasoning mix (approximately 30 g)
05 - 120 ml water

→ Toppings

06 - 100 g shredded cheddar cheese
07 - 120 ml sour cream
08 - 1 cup chopped lettuce
09 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
10 - 60 g sliced green onions
11 - 50 g sliced jalapeños
12 - 120 ml salsa
13 - 50 g sliced black olives
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

# How to Prepare:

01 - Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
02 - Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until thoroughly browned.
03 - Remove any excess fat from the skillet to ensure a lean base.
04 - Evenly sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked beef and mix well.
05 - Pour water into the skillet and combine, allowing the mixture to simmer for approximately 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
06 - Portion 2 cups cooked rice into a separate mixing bowl.
07 - Set the seasoned beef mixture aside once sauce is thickened.
08 - Spoon a serving of cooked rice into each bowl.
09 - Top the rice with seasoned beef mixture.
10 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over hot beef to allow partial melting.
11 - Place a generous dollop of sour cream in each bowl.
12 - Finish by adding lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
13 - Place sliced jalapeños on top for heat.
14 - Spoon salsa over the assembled ingredients for extra flavor.
15 - Scatter sliced black olives on top for a briny note.
16 - Sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro to finish.
17 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Extra Tips:

01 - Drain cooked beef thoroughly to prevent a greasy result.
02 - Brown rice can be substituted for white rice to increase nutritional value.
03 - Customize with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter alternative.
04 - Enhance the bowl with additional toppings such as guacamole or corn.
05 - Increase jalapeños or add hot sauce for a spicier profile.

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