Quick and Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowl Recipe (20-Min Meal)

There’s no need to make messes with tacos! If you are searching for an easy way to enjoy delicious flavors of tacos with a minimum mess, try the Quick and Easy Ground Beef Taco Bowl Recipe (20-Min Meal). Nutritious and tasty, this meal takes less than 20 minutes to prepare.

The ground beef taco bowls are great for those who live in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia, and want to cook their meals quickly. The beginners in cooking can use this recipe because it is very easy to follow, yet full of proteins and fibers.

If you need to cook a quick dinner for one, the ground beef taco bowls will help you. They can be also used for meal preparation and delivery.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients that you will require to make this 20-minute taco bowl:

Primary Ingredients:

• 1 pound (450 grams) ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 packet of taco seasoning (or make your own using chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper)
• 1 cup rice (white, brown, or cilantro lime rice)
• 1 cup black beans (cooked or from a can and drained)
• 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, fresh, or canned)
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• 1 avocado (sliced or diced)
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Fresh cilantro leaves
• Lime wedges

Optional Garnishes:

• Sour cream/Greek Yogurt
• Salsa
• Pico de Gallo
• Jalapenos
• Hot Sauce

Instructions for Preparation

Follow these instructions for preparing the taco bowls within a short time span:

Instruction 1: Prepare the Ground Beef

First, add the olive oil in a large skillet heated on high heat. Next, add the ground beef and let it cook for about 5 minutes until it turns brown. If required, drain the oil from the skillet.

Instruction 2: Season the Beef

Then, add taco seasonings and ¼ cup of water in the skillet. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Instruction 3: Prepare the Rice and Black Beans

During this process, prepare the rice and black beans by cooking them separately on low heat for 10 minutes in a small pot.

Instruction 4: Prepare the Bowl

Once all of the ingredients are ready, start making the bowls by adding a layer of rice at the bottom. Then add the other ingredients on top of the rice.

Instruction 5: Add the Toppings

Finally, garnish the bowls using fresh cilantro, lime juice, and any additional toppings, such as sour cream and jalapeños.

Instruction 6: Serve

Serve the taco bowls immediately after preparation.

Tips & Variations

Make your ground beef taco bowls even more delicious with the following tips:

Pro Tips:

• Choose lean ground beef to minimize fat content
• Replace rice with cooked quinoa for additional protein
• Heat all elements separately before assembling them in the bowl

Variations:

• Chicken Taco Bowl: Replace ground beef with shredded cooked chicken
• Vegetarian Taco Bowl: Replace meat with black beans, corn, and grilled vegetables
• Spicy Ground Beef Tacos: Spice up the ground beef with chopped jalapeños or hot sauce
• Cheesy Ground Beef Tacos: Mix in shredded cheese with heated ground beef
• Meal-Prepping Ground Beef Tacos: Prepare taco bowls without avocado and garnish before eating

Suggestions for Serving

This quick taco bowl can be enjoyed along with:

• Tortilla chips
• Mexican style salad
• Salsa and guacamole
• Pickled veggies

Ideally suited to:

• Quick dinner during the week
• Preparation of meals ahead for lunchtime
• Foods for the whole family
• Entertaining with minimal effort

Nutritional Information (Approximate per serving)

• Calories: 450–500 kcal
• Protein: 28–30g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Fat: 20g
• Fiber: 8–10g

Frequently Asked Questions