Description
A warm and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice (white or brown)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup chopped lettuce
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for topping
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the skillet and stir in taco seasoning. Add a splash of water if necessary, and let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Layer the cooked rice in bowls.
- Top the rice with a generous portion of seasoned beef.
- Add diced tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and creamy avocado slices.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, allowing it to melt slightly.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Feel free to customize with black beans, jalapeños, or a creamy dressing!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg