Taco Bowl
Indulge in a delicious Taco Bowl featuring a base of fresh lettuce topped with seasoned ground beef, red beans, roasted corn, and fresh vegetables. This colorful dish is customizable with your favorite toppings, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 head lettuce
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1 can red beans (15 ounces)
- 1 cob sweet corn, roasted
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 2 ounces taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1.25 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons sliced red onions
- 1 cup tortilla strips (optional)
- 2 sliced limes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef with taco seasoning.
- Heat a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the seasoned beef, breaking it up with a large wooden spatula. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro to the pan. Stir in the tomato puree and mix to combine.
- Decrease heat to medium-low and cook for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until well combined and heated through.
- Start with a base of lettuce in each bowl. Layer with red beans, chopped cucumber, roasted sweet corn, sliced cherry tomatoes, and guacamole. Add the cooked ground beef on top.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced red onions. Optionally, add tortilla strips and lime slices for extra crunch and zest.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg