High-Protein Beef Taco Bowl

A hearty beef taco bowl with seasoned ground beef, black beans, rice, salsa, and Greek yogurt, ready in about 30 minutes on the stovetop.

Prep: 5 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 2 cups white rice
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 15-ounce can black beans
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1 cup salsa
• 0.5 cup greek yogurt
• 3.5 cups water
• 0.5 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Cooking instructions

1. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes. (about 23 min) — Bring to a boil, then simmer on low
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and the thickest pieces reach 160°F, about 7 to 9 minutes. (about 9 min) — Medium-high heat; 160°F internal temperature
3. Stir taco seasoning into the cooked beef and cook for 1 minute. Add the drained black beans and salsa, then simmer until hot, about 3 minutes. (about 4 min) — Medium heat
4. Spoon rice into four bowls. Top with the beef and bean mixture, then finish each bowl with Greek yogurt. (about 2 min)