Name: Taco Bowl
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 16, 2026

This colorful and healthy taco bowl with ground beef, rice, fresh salsa, and crisp lettuce is ready in just 20 minutes. Top it with a dollop of sour cream, crème fraîche, or a quick cashew dressing, and add optional avocado or Pecorino cheese for extra flavor. The recipe notes include ideas for variations and alternatives to ground beef, making it easy to adapt for vegetarian or other protein options.

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Taco Bowl

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Cook rice according to package instructions in a rice cooker or on the stove.

Quarter the tomatoes, roughly chop the parsley, and place both in a bowl. Season the salsa with lime juice, honey, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Spread oil in a pan and add the ground beef. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook over medium-high heat for 5 to 7 minutes until crumbly. Once the ground beef is nicely browned and slightly crispy, add the taco seasoning and cook for another one to two minutes. Then remove the pan from the heat.

Meanwhile, wash the lettuce, spin it dry, and cut it into thin strips.

Divide rice, salad and minced meat between two bowls and serve with salsa, pickled onions, avocado (optional), cheese (optional) and sour cream or cashew dressing.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Rice Texture Mastery 🍚
Rinse basmati or brown rice thoroughly before cooking to remove excess starch and achieve perfectly fluffy grains that won't clump together.
Taco Seasoning Hack 🌶️
Toast your dry spices in the pan for 30 seconds before adding meat to intensify their flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
Pickled Onion Pro Trick 🧅
Quick-pickle your onions in lime juice and salt for 15 minutes to add bright acidity and soften their raw bite, elevating the entire taco bowl.
Meat Browning Technique 🥩
Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking ground beef; cook in batches to ensure proper caramelization and prevent steaming.
Avocado Fresh Finish 🥑
Slice avocado just before serving and sprinkle with lime juice to prevent browning and add a fresh, citrusy brightness to the dish.

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Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.