Skillet Beef Taco Rice Bowls
Savory seasoned ground beef cooked with cumin and garlic, served over fluffy white rice with black beans and fresh toppings.
Diet labels (High Protein, Gluten Free) describe the recipe as written. Check packaged ingredients such as broth, spice blends and sauces for allergens and gluten. More on food safety.
10 mins
15 mins
25 mins
Easy
Savory seasoned ground beef cooked with cumin and garlic, served over fluffy white rice with black beans and fresh toppings.
Ingredients
(8 items)- [ ]1 lb Lean ground beef
- [ ]3 cups Cooked white or brown rice
- [ ]1 can (15 oz), rinsed and drained Canned black beans
- [ ]1 tbsp Chili powder
- [ ]1 tsp Ground cumin
- [ ]1/2 tsp Garlic powder
- [ ]1/3 cup Water or broth
- [ ]To taste Salt and pepper
Substitutions:
- • Ground beef → Ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat
Instructions
- 1.
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until browned.
- 2.
Drain excess fat if needed. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the meat.
- 3.
Pour in 1/3 cup water and drained black beans. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the meat.
- 4.
Divide warm rice among bowls and top generously with seasoned beef and beans.
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Ingredients
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Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook for 6 minutes, breaking into crumbles, until browned.
Drain excess fat if needed. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the meat.
Pour in 1/3 cup water and drained black beans. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the meat.
Divide warm rice among bowls and top generously with seasoned beef and beans.
Ingredient Substitutions
- If you don't have Ground beef: replace with Ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based meat.
Food Safety & Leftovers
Safe Temperatures: Ensure poultry reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), ground beef 160°F (71°C), and eggs are cooked until whites are completely set.
Cooking Notes
Tips and food-safety notes for this recipe
- ✓Make a double batch of taco meat: cooled and frozen in a sealed container, it keeps well for 2 to 3 months.
- ✓Some chili powder blends contain anti-caking agents or wheat; check the label if you need the dish to be gluten-free.
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