Description
Mouthwatering taco bowls deliver Mexican-inspired flavors in a convenient, personalized meal perfect for weeknight dinners. Layers of seasoned proteins, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings create a delicious experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 burrito-size flour tortillas (10–12 inches)
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Cooking spray
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped lettuce
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Infuse rice with chicken broth, garlic powder, ground cumin, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a rice cooker for enhanced flavor.
- After cooking, fold in butter, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and coat 4 oven-safe bowls with cooking spray.
- Gently fry tortillas in vegetable oil over medium heat for 30-45 seconds on each side until slightly crisp.
- Carefully mold each fried tortilla into the prepared bowls, creating a shell-like shape.
- Bake tortilla shells for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp. Allow to cool completely.
- Char corn in a hot skillet for approximately 5 minutes, then reduce heat and incorporate black beans. Season and warm through.
- In the same skillet, brown ground beef with diced onion and minced garlic.
- Introduce chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, salsa, green chilies, and cayenne. Simmer for 5 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
- Construct the bowl by layering cilantro lime rice as the foundation.
- Top with seasoned taco meat, charred corn, and black beans.
- Garnish with shredded lettuce, creamy guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, sour cream, additional cilantro, and lime wedges.
- Serve alongside crispy tortilla chips for extra texture and enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize rice spiciness by adjusting cayenne pepper quantity for heat-sensitive palates.
- Use vegetable or chicken stock to enhance rice flavor depth and prevent bland results.
- Toast tortillas quickly to prevent burning and maintain crispy bowl structure.
- Substitute ground beef with turkey, plant-based crumbles, or jackfruit for dietary variations.
- Char corn at high heat for smoky flavor, ensuring minimal stirring to achieve perfect caramelization.
- Prep toppings in advance for quick assembly and stress-free entertaining.
- Control meat moisture by draining excess fat after browning for a cleaner, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Select fresh, ripe avocados for superior guacamole texture and richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg