A homemade taco bowl is a healthy, delicious recipe that cooks in just 30 minutes! Cilantro lime rice is topped with a flavorfully seasoned ground beef and a variety of tasty toppings. Each bite explodes with a medley of fresh flavors, making this an incredible meal-prep recipe!

Simple taco bowl recipe in a bowl topped with corn, cheese, avocado and tomatoes.

Ground Beef Recipes

This ground beef taco bowl makes a high-protein dish that is easy and affordable to make! We love homemade taco meat for bowls and even ground beef tacos – the possibilities are endless.

Ingredients for a Homemade Taco Bowl

Simple ingredients make for a delicious taco bowl: 

See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.

How to prepare a taco bowls with ground beef, corn, avocado, tomatoes, cheese and rice.

Taco Bowl Toppings

Here are some of our favorite toppings that taste incredible on a taco bowl!

  • Buttered corn
  • Avocado
  • Red onion 
  • Black beans
  • Fajita veggies
  • Tomatoes 
  • Shredded cheddar cheese 
  • Sour cream 
  • Hot sauce
  • Jalapenos
  • Cucumbers
  • Romaine lettuce
Taco bowl in a white bowl with rice, ground beef, and loaded with toppings.

Tools for this Recipe

Shop all of Valentina’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and kitchen must-haves!

  • Our trusty rice cooker is our favorite kitchen tool as of right now! 
  • We use our nonstick skillet for the taco meat and buttered corn!
  • When making taco bowls, we love using meal prep containers to pack lunches for the week! These airtight containers are so convenient and easy to clean!

How to Make a Taco Bowl From Scratch

  • Cook the taco meat. Heat a skillet and add the ground beef. Cook the meat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once the meat is cooked, add the taco seasoning, ketchup, and broth. 
  • Make cilantro rice. Cook the rice until fluffy and toss with lime juice and fresh cilantro. 
  • Prep toppings. Sauté the corn and slice the vegetables. 
  • Assemble. To a bowl, add cilantro lime rice, taco meat, and all of those fresh toppings!

Expert Tip 

Prep in advance. Make the cooking process extra simple by preparing all the components in advance! 

Serving Suggestions

Taco salad bowl in a bowl with a spoon and topped with fresh greens.

Store & Reheat 

  • Storage. Store leftovers in meal prep containers and in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
  • Reheat. Warm up the rice and meat in a pan, and top the bowl with fresh toppings for the best flavor. 
  • Freeze. We don’t recommend freezing this bowl as it won’t hold up well. 

More Healthy Recipes

If you enjoyed this ground beef taco bowl recipe, be sure to try our other healthy recipes; here are some of our favorites:

If you tried this taco rice bowl recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a star rating and let me know how it went in the comments below—we appreciate it!

Simple Taco Bowl Recipe

Author: Valentina Ablaev
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5 from 8 votes
The most delicious ground beef with taco seasoning over a bed of white rice and topped with avocado, corn, tomatoes with cheese and sour cream. Perfect for taco Tuesday!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe taco meat
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro, or to taste
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 Tbsp butter, optional (to saute corn)
  • 1 avocado, sliced or quartered
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup tomatoes, cubed
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • hot sauce or Sriracha, optional
  • 1 lime
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • Prepare taco meat recipe.
  • Cook white rice. Drain and drizzle with lime (or lemon) juice.
  • In a skillet, saute corn with 1 Tbsp butter (or leave the corn cold).
  • Prepare all the desired toppings. Slice the onions, cut avocados and cube the tomatoes.
  • In a bowl, arrange all the ingredients for this simple taco bowl.
  • Enjoy.

Nutrition

509kcal Calories48g Carbs15g Protein31g Fat13g Saturated Fat60mg Cholesterol309mg Sodium709mg Potassium8g Fiber6g Sugar1274IU Vitamin A24mg Vitamin C260mg Calcium1mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Simple Taco Bowl Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 Calories from Fat 279
% Daily Value*
Fat 31g48%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 309mg13%
Potassium 709mg20%
Carbohydrates 48g16%
Fiber 8g33%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 15g30%
Vitamin A 1274IU25%
Vitamin C 24mg29%
Calcium 260mg26%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

FAQs

Can you use a different protein for a taco bowl?

Swap out ground beef for any protein you like! We love to use chicken or even shrimp to make a mexican shrimp bowl!

Can you make this taco bowl low-carb? 

Swap out the rice for a bed of greens to make a delicious taco salad!

Can you prep taco bowls in advance?

Make these taco bowls in advance by preparing all the components and storing them in the fridge until ready to enjoy.