Taco Rice Bowl, Easy & Delicious Recipe You NEED to Try!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often cheaper and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often more affordable.

jalapenos

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Green bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Heat oil in a skillet or nonstick pan on medium-high heat.

Add ground beef and cook for about 10 minutes.

While the ground beef is cooking, cut the vegetables.

For the salsa, use half of an onion.

Remove the seeds from the jalapeño and blend it with a small blender.

Blend 1 can of chipotle and add water to achieve a smooth consistency.

After 10 minutes, add garlic, onion, jalapeño, and tomato paste to the beef.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Add 1 can of cleaned and rinsed black beans to the mixture.

Add the blended chipotle (you can use only half a can to lower the heat).

Mix everything and let it cook for 5 minutes at medium-low heat.

Prepare guacamole with 1 avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, the juice of half a lime, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper, and mix to combine.

Assemble the dish by placing white rice on a plate, then adding the meat mixture, salsa, cheddar cheese, and guacamole.

Cooking Techniques

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