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Taco Salad Bowls
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Taco Salad Bowls Recipe

Easy taco salad bowls layered with beef, beans, rice & toppings. A quick, fun family dinner idea everyone can customize.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time29 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Burrito Bowl, Taco Salad Bowls Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 891kcal
Author: Lois

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 4 cups precooked rice
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup canned corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 small red onion
  • 2 roma tomatoes
  • 1 fresh jalapeno
  • 2 tablespoons cotija cheese
  • salt optional

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and break apart. Cook until done, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and stir in the taco seasoning. Set aside.
  • Chop the cilantro. In a small bowl, combine ¼ cup of chopped cilantro, the juice from ½ lime, and sour cream. Stir until well mixed. Set aside.
  • Prepare the pico de gallo by dicing the onion, tomatoes, and seed and chop the jalapeño. In a separate bowl, add the diced red onion, roma tomatoes, chopped jalapeño, remaining lime, and the remaining chopped cilantro. Mix everything together. Adjust taste with salt, if desired.
  • Heat the precooked rice according to the package instructions.
  • Start by adding a layer of chopped romaine lettuce to each bowl. Top with a layer of corn, black beans, rice, and seasoned ground beef. Add a generous spoonful of pico de gallo, drizzle with cilantro lime crema, and sprinkle with crumbled cotija cheese.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Feel free to adjust the level of spice by adding more or less jalapeño.
  • You can use other toppings like avocado or salsa for extra flavor.
  • Layer rice and beans first, then meat, finishing with fresh toppings.
  • Dice veggies and herbs into small, bite-sized pieces.
  • Serve toppings family-style so everyone can build their own bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 891kcal | Carbohydrates: 103g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 952mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5595IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 191mg | Iron: 5mg