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Taco Bowls

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These Taco Bowls are a fiesta of vibrant flavors, with seasoned taco meat, cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, and all your favorite toppings, served in a crispy homemade taco bowl shell. Perfect for meal prep, busy weeknights, or a DIY taco bar!

Ingredients

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For the Taco Bowl Shells (Optional):

  • 4 burrito-size flour tortillas (10–12 inches)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Cooking spray

For the Cilantro Lime Rice:

  • 1 1/2 cups white long-grain or brown rice
  • Chicken broth (amount according to your rice cooker)
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Dash of cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • Freshly cracked salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Make the Cilantro Lime Rice:
    Add the rice, chicken broth, garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, and cayenne pepper to your rice cooker.
    Once the rice is cooked, stir in butter, lime juice, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    Stovetop method: Cook rice according to package directions, then stir in the butter, lime juice, and cilantro at the end.
  • Make the Taco Bowl Shells (Optional, But Delicious!):
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray the inside of 4 oven-safe bowls with cooking spray and place them on a baking sheet.
    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Once hot, add a tortilla and flip to coat both sides in the oil. Pan-fry for 30-45 seconds per side, until golden brown and bubbling.
    Using tongs, transfer the tortilla to one of the bowls, pressing it down gently to fit. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
    Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes or until crispy. Let cool before filling.
  • Cook the Taco Meat, Beans & Corn:
    Heat 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large cast iron skillet over high heat.
    Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to medium, add black beans, and warm through. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then transfer to a bowl.
    In the same skillet, cook the ground beef with the onion and garlic until browned.
    Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, salsa, green chilies (if using), and cayenne. Simmer for 5 minutes until combined.
  • Assemble Your Taco Bowls!
    Start with a base of cilantro lime rice in a taco bowl shell or regular bowl.
    Add seasoned taco meat, charred corn, and black beans.
    Top with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
    Add tortilla chips for extra crunch, if desired.
    Dig in and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
  • Add cheese, jalapeños, or your favorite hot sauce for extra flavor.
  • This recipe is perfect for meal prep—store ingredients separately for quick assembly throughout the week

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