A fantastic twist on the classic taco, this Taco Bowl recipe makes an ideal stress-free weeknight meal for the family, featuring all your favourite Mexican flavours. Made in only one pot and in just 20 minutes, this dish is easily customisable. You can even prep the toppings in advance to make it even quicker.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Ingredients
BEEF MIX
2tbspolive oil
1onion, finely diced
1tspfreshly minced garlic
500gregular minced (ground) beef (can be substituted with chicken mince or any beans)
400gcanned kidney beans (or any beans of choice)
1tbsppaprika
1tbspground cumin
1tsponion powder
1tspgarlic powder
1tspdried oregano
1tspsea salt flakes
60gtomato paste (concentrated puree)
To serve
85gshredded cheddar or similar tasty cheese
4tbspsour cream
1spring onion (scallion), finely sliced
75gshredded red cabbage
2tomatoes, diced
2avocados, sliced
75gpickled jalapeños
200gcanned corn kernels
1lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes or until softened.
Add the beef mince and cook until browned for 2–3 minutes.
Add the kidney beans, paprika, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano and salt. Stir for 1 minute.
Stir through the tomato paste and ¼ cup (60 ml) of water. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve topped with the cheese, sour cream and spring onion. Serve shredded red cabbage, diced tomato, sliced avocado, pickled jalapeños, corn kernels and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Make the beef and bean mixture and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight. Reheat in the microwave. The toppings can also be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
LEFTOVERS
The beef and bean mixture and toppings can be refrigerated separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave and add toppings just before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Taco Bowl
Amount per Serving
Calories
903
% Daily Value*
Fat
62
g
95
%
Saturated Fat
19
g
119
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
31
g
Cholesterol
120
mg
40
%
Sodium
1374
mg
60
%
Potassium
1745
mg
50
%
Carbohydrates
53
g
18
%
Fiber
19
g
79
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
41
g
82
%
Vitamin A
2480
IU
50
%
Vitamin C
36
mg
44
%
Calcium
300
mg
30
%
Iron
9
mg
50
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.