Taco Bowl

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories without sacrificing flavor.

taco seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and more cost-effective.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: popcorn

Baked chips reduce fat, while popcorn is a budget-friendly snack.

Measure out 1 cup of white rice and add it to a pot.

Add 1.5 cups of water to the pot with the rice.

Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, remove the lid and fluff the rice; optionally rinse the rice before cooking for better texture.

Squeeze 2 tablespoons of lime juice from 2 small limes into the rice.

Add 2 tablespoons of chopped cilantro and a pinch of salt to the rice, then mix well.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper to make taco seasoning.

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Add 1 pound of ground beef (80/20) to the skillet and break it up slightly before adding seasoning.

Add 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning to the beef and cook for about 5 minutes or until fully cooked.

Assemble the taco bowl starting with a base of cilantro lime rice.

Add the cooked ground beef on top of the rice.

Spoon black beans over the beef.

Add corn on top of the black beans.

Add homemade pico de gallo on top of the corn.

Place sliced avocado on top of the pico de gallo.

Add a dollop of sour cream on top of the avocado.

Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the sour cream.

Garnish with additional cilantro on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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