Description
A quick and flavorful taco bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh toppings, and a creamy salsa ranch dressing. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Ingredients
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 cup taco seasoning
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2/3 cup water
Fine salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup ranch-style dressing
Cooked rice or cauliflower rice
Shredded lettuce
Crushed tortilla chips
Diced tomatoes or halved grape tomatoes
Sliced black olives
Shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese
Diced red onions
Diced avocado or guacamole
Fresh chopped cilantro
Thinly sliced jalapeño
Lime wedges
Instructions
1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 7 to 9 minutes while breaking it apart until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
2. Reduce heat to medium. Add taco seasoning, tomato paste, and water. Stir until evenly coated and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through. Season with salt and black pepper.
3. In a small bowl combine salsa, sour cream, and ranch dressing. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. To assemble, place rice or cauliflower rice into bowls. Top with taco meat and desired toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, olives, avocado, or tortilla chips.
5. Drizzle with the creamy salsa ranch dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftover taco meat and toppings separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For a low-carb option use cauliflower rice or extra lettuce instead of rice.
Adjust spice level by adding jalapeños or hot salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Easy Dinner Ideas
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired