Ground Beef Taco Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Rice

Also pairs fantastic with this High Protein Queso Dip!

Ingredients:

Cilantro Lime Rice:

• 3 cups jasmine rice (for meal prep, but adjust the amount as needed!)

• 3 cups low-sodium chicken stock

• 2 large limes

• 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro

Taco Meat:

• 3 pounds lean ground beef (for meal prep, but adjust the amount as needed!)

• 2oz low-sodium taco seasoning (for the quickest method!)

  • Or, if you want to make your own, you can use the following seasonings per 1lb of ground beef:

    • 1 tablespoon chili powder

    • 1 teaspoon paprika

    • 1 teaspoon cumin

    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

    • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

• ½ red onion, diced

• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn or 1 can of fresh kernels

• 1 can low-sodium black beans

• 2 bell peppers, chopped

Toppings:

• 5 roma tomatoes, diced

• Shredded lettuce

• Mexican style shredded cheese

• Quest Tortilla Style Protein Chips or Sweet Potato Tortilla Chips

• Make it your own! Other topping ideas:

  • Fresh cilantro

  • Fresh lime juice

  • Fresh avocado

  • Salsa

  • Pico de gallo

Instructions:

• Cilantro-Lime Rice: 

  • My favorite way to cook rice is in the pressure cooker. A 1:1 ratio comes out perfect every time. Add the rice and chicken stock to a pressure cooker and stir in the lime juice from both limes. Make sure all the rice is covered.

  • Cook on high for 3 minutes, with a natural release for 10 min.

  • Add cilantro and salt & pepper to taste.

• Taco Meat:

  • Add ground beef to a skillet and cook for about 3-5 minutes, crumbling the beef as it cooks.

  • When there is just a little pink left, stir in the onions, corn, beans, and peppers. Drain the excess fat.

  • Add the seasonings.

  • Serve with the rice, chips, and toppings of your choice. Enjoy!