Easy Beef Taco Bowls
These Easy Beef Taco Bowls are super simple to make, packed with nutrition, and family-friendly. Most of the ingredients can be safely served to babies as well!
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 555kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice dry
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- Black pepper to taste
- 3 Tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 2 avocados sliced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach optional
- 2 limes
Optional toppings
- plain Greek yogurt
- shredded Mexican cheese
- salsa
- cilantro
Instructions
- Wash all produce. Dice onion, chop bell pepper. Drain and rinse black beans.
- Rinse 1 cup of dry brown rice well in a fine mesh strainer. Transfer rice to a medium saucepan and add 2 cups of water. Bring contents to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 15-20 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
- While rice is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil and diced onion. Cook for a few minutes, until translucent.
- Next, add Ground Beef and season with various spices: garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, paprika, cumin and pepper. (If feeding to baby, omit salt. If just for yourself, feel free to add salt to taste.) Cook and crumble until browned and internal temperature reaches 160 °F measured by a meat thermometer. Mix in the tomato sauce, stir and cook until warmed through.
- Once beef and rice are cooked, it's time to assemble your taco bowls. Rough amounts needed for each bowl (adults - feel free to adjust to your liking): -1/2 to 3/4 cup cooked brown rice-1/2 cup Ground Beef-1/3 cup black beans-1 cup fresh spinach/greens (if adding; I like to tear into smaller pieces for easier mixing) -1/4 cup bell pepper-1-2 Tbsp salsa-1/4 avocado-Sprinkle shredded cheese on top if desired -Squeeze juice from 1/4 of a lime
- For baby: serve using tips provided above in the amounts and portions appropriate for your baby's age and comfort level with solids.
- Store any leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 1037mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3318IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 5mg