Tex-Mex Taco Bowl
This Taco Bowl is a quick and easy Tex-Mex taco bowl recipe made with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, fresh veggies, cheese, and all your favorite toppings like salsa and sour cream, all layered together in one cozy bowl.
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It also works really well for casual family dinners and lunch meal prep. You can pick your own toppings that you love (my kids love doing this!), and we love enjoying this with a simple side of guacamole.
For more hearty taco flavor, I’m sure you’ll also love this Taco Pasta Salad.
How to Make a Taco Bowl
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Cook the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning. Add a splash of water if needed.
2. Place half of the cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl, then top with seasoned beef and shredded cheese.
3. Add lettuce and tomato to the side of the bowl.
4. Spoon sour cream and salsa into the center.
5. Finish with green onions and crushed tortilla chips on top.
Serve & Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- After cooking, make sure to drain excess grease so the taco bowl doesn’t turn oily. This keeps the flavors clean and balanced.
- Taco seasoning can be strong or mild depending on the brand. Start with 2 tbsp, then adjust if you want more flavor.
- When mixing in the seasoning, a little water helps it coat the beef evenly and keeps it juicy.
- Freshly cooked or warm rice helps everything feel more comforting and keeps the bowl from tasting dry.
- This recipe is very flexible—swap beef for chicken, turkey, or even beans for a vegetarian option.
- You can prepare the toppings ahead: Chop lettuce, tomatoes, and green onions in advance if you want an even faster dinner.
- These bowls are best enjoyed right away so the chips stay crunchy and the toppings stay fresh.
Tex-Mex Taco Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ½ cup lettuce
- 1 roma tomato
- 2–3 tbsp sour cream
- 2–3 tbsp salsa
- 1–2 green onions sliced
- Handful of tortilla chips crushed
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until no longer pink. Drain excess grease, then stir in taco seasoning. Add a splash of water if needed.
- Place half of the cooked rice at the bottom of each bowl, then top with seasoned beef and shredded cheese.
- Add lettuce and tomato on the side of the bowl.
- Spoon sour cream and salsa into the center.
- Finish with green onions and crushed tortilla chips on top.
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