Turkey Taco Bowl
The Turkey Taco Bowl is a flavorful, wholesome meal made with seasoned ground turkey, rice, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings like avocado, salsa, and cheese. It’s a quick, customizable, and healthy dinner option perfect for meal prep or weeknight dinners
Ingredients
For the Turkey Taco Meat:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade
- ¼ cup water
For the Bowls:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn frozen and thawed or canned, drained
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado diced
- ½ cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
- Optional: sour cream hot sauce, lime wedges, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook turkey: In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned (about 5–6 minutes).
- Add seasoning: Stir in garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top each with turkey taco meat, black beans, corn, lettuce, avocado, cheese, and salsa.
- Serve: Add optional toppings like sour cream, lime wedges, and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb or high-protein variation.
- Turkey can be swapped for ground chicken or beef if preferred.
- Great for meal prep: store ingredients separately and assemble just before eating.
- Spice it up with jalapeños or chipotle sauce.