Gluten-Free Taco Bowls
These simple gluten-free taco bowls are perfect for quick weeknight dinners, allowing everyone to build their own delicious meal with customizable toppings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey (or 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (homemade or store bought gluten-free)
- 1/3 cup water (more if needed)
- 2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice (or quinoa)
- 1 cup canned corn or roasted corn
- 1 to 2 cups lettuce, shredded
- Salsa or pico
- Cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime, anything you love
Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (regular paprika works too)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt start here, adjust later
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch cayenne or red pepper flakes (optional)
- pinch sugar (optional for flavor) just enough to round out the spices
Instructions
Cook the Meat or Beans
- Put a skillet on medium heat. Add your ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up as you go. If you are using beans, warm them in a small pot with a pinch of seasoning and a splash of water.
Add Seasoning
- Sprinkle in your taco seasoning and pour in the water. Stir and simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes until it smells amazing and the sauce looks a little glossy. Taste and adjust salt or heat.
Build the Base
- Add rice or cauliflower rice to each bowl.
Top it Up
- Add taco meat or beans, then corn, and finally lettuce.
Finish with Toppings
- Add salsa, cheese, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. If you have hot sauce, now is the moment.
Notes
Store rice, meat, and toppings separately if making ahead of time. Reheat rice and meat before adding cold toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2g
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