Spicy Healthy Ground Beef Taco Power Bowl
This power bowl is a delicious and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of tacos, featuring lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a spicy kick. It's quick to prepare and customizable for your taste.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Serving Bowls
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning low-sodium, or 2 tbsp homemade
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 head Romaine Lettuce chopped
- 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
- 1 large Large Avocado diced
- 1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced (soaked in cold water if desired)
- 15 oz can Canned Black Beans rinsed and drained
- 15 oz can Canned Corn drained
- 1/2 cup Salsa spicy variety for extra kick
Toppings & Garnish
- Greek Yogurt or Light Sour Cream for topping
- 1-2 Limes for wedges and juice
- Fresh Cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Sliced Jalapeños fresh or pickled, for extra spice
- Cayenne Pepper add to beef with seasoning
Instructions
Cooking the Beef
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then cook for 3-5 minutes until flavors meld and liquid reduces; remove from heat.
Assembling the Bowls
- While beef cooks, chop romaine, halve tomatoes, dice avocado, and finely dice red onion; rinse and drain black beans and corn.
- Divide chopped romaine lettuce among serving bowls.
- Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the lettuce.
- Arrange black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and red onion over the beef.
- Top with salsa and a dollop of Greek yogurt or light sour cream.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl, garnish with cilantro and jalapeños if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For a milder flavor, use regular salsa and omit the cayenne pepper and jalapeños. This recipe is also great for meal prepping; simply store cooked beef and chopped vegetables separately and assemble when ready to eat.