This build-your-own taco bowl combines seasoned ground beef, cilantro-lime rice, vegetables, and everyone’s favorite toppings. It also pairs well with the High Protein Queso Dip.
A QUICK NOTE
The quantities below make a large meal-prep batch. Scale the rice and beef to fit your family, and remember that the homemade seasoning amounts are listed per 1 pound of ground beef.
INGREDIENTS
FOR THE CILANTRO-LIME RICE
3 cups jasmine rice
3 cups low-sodium chicken stock
Juice of 2 large limes
⅓ cup finely chopped cilantro
Salt and black pepper, to taste
FOR THE TACO MEAT
3 pounds lean ground beef
2 ounces low-sodium taco seasoning
½ red onion, diced
1½ cups frozen corn or 1 can corn, drained
1 (15-ounce) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
2 bell peppers, chopped
HOMEMADE SEASONING OPTION, PER 1 POUND GROUND BEEF
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
TOPPING IDEAS
5 Roma tomatoes, diced
Shredded lettuce
Shredded Mexican-blend cheese
Quest tortilla-style protein chips or sweet potato tortilla chips
Fresh cilantro, lime juice, avocado, salsa, or pico de gallo
DIRECTIONS
1. Add the rice and chicken stock to a pressure cooker. Stir in the lime juice and make sure the rice is submerged.
2. Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release. Carefully release any remaining pressure. Fluff the rice and stir in the cilantro, salt, and black pepper.
3. Add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles.
4. When only a little pink remains, stir in the onion, corn, black beans, and bell peppers. Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked and the vegetables are tender. Drain excess fat if needed.
5. Stir in the packaged taco seasoning, or use the homemade seasoning amounts listed above for each pound of beef.
6. Build each bowl with cilantro-lime rice, taco meat, chips, and your favorite toppings. Serve with High Protein Queso Dip if desired.
