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Easy Flavor-Packed Lazy Girl Ground Beef Taco Bowls

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A quick and easy ground beef taco bowl recipe packed with bold flavors and fresh toppings, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or relaxed Sunday meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (85% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese (optional)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for topping
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat the skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering (about 1 minute), add diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic to the onions and cook for 30 seconds more, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper as it cooks.
  4. Sprinkle in ground cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Stir well to coat the beef evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in black beans and cook just to warm through, about 2 minutes (optional).
  6. Remove skillet from heat and stir in fresh lime juice.
  7. Assemble the bowls: start with a base of cooked rice (2 cups per 2 servings). Spoon the beef and bean mixture over the rice.
  8. Add fresh toppings: halved cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  9. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Let the beef sit undisturbed for a couple of minutes while browning to develop a nice crust. Toast spices in the pan after beef is mostly cooked to deepen flavor. Warm rice before assembling if cold. Adjust spice level with jalapeños or cayenne pepper as desired. Store components separately for best leftovers.

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