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Healthy Taco Bowl Recipe: The Ultimate Fresh 30-Minute Meal

This Healthy Taco Bowl Recipe features seasoned ground meat, charred corn, and glossy black beans over fluffy rice. A protein-packed, 30-minute meal perfect for healthy dinner or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 cup (200g) White Rice Long-grain
  • 2 cups (480ml) Water For steaming rice
  • 1 lb (450g) Ground Meat Beef, turkey, or chicken
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Avocado Oil Or any neutral oil
  • 1 can (425g) Black Beans Drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150g) Sweet Corn Frozen or canned
  • 2 Red Tomatoes Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (60g) Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Sour Cream Thick and chilled
  • 1/4 cup (10g) Fresh Cilantro Torn leaves

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Saucepan For rice

Method
 

Cooking Process
  1. Rinse rice and combine with water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before fluffing.
  2. Brown meat in a skillet with oil. Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Cook until fully browned and glazed.
  3. In a dry skillet over high heat, char corn kernels until dark marks appear. Add beans briefly to warm through.
  4. Layer rice in bowls. Add meat, beans, corn, and tomatoes in distinct sections. Top with sour cream, cheese, and cilantro.

Notes

Rinse your rice thoroughly to prevent clumping.
Char the corn in a dry skillet for the best smoky flavor.