Description
Savory taco rice bowl with Doritos brings Mexican and Japanese fusion flavors together with zesty ground beef, crispy chips, and fresh toppings. Crunch and spice create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 cups crushed nacho cheese Doritos
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 packet (1 oz / 28 g) taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- Diced tomatoes
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced avocado or guacamole
- Sliced green onions
- Pickled jalapenos
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Beef Preparation: Sauté ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until completely cooked, thoroughly draining excess fat. Integrate taco seasoning, stirring to create a flavorful, cohesive mixture.
- Rice Foundation: Distribute warm rice evenly across serving dishes, creating a substantial base for the bowl.
- Protein and Vegetable Layer: Generously spread seasoned beef over rice, then strategically arrange black beans and sweet corn for balanced distribution.
- Cheese and Crunch Topping: Cascade shredded cheese over warm ingredients, allowing partial melting. Crush Doritos into irregular pieces and sprinkle liberally across the bowl for textural contrast.
- Final Garnish: Add a vibrant salsa spoonful, crown with a dollop of sour cream, and delicately scatter fresh cilantro leaves to elevate the flavor profile.
- Serving: Present immediately while ingredients maintain optimal temperature and crisp quality, ensuring a dynamic and appetizing taco rice bowl experience.
Notes
- Beef Browning Technique: Ensure ground beef is completely cooked without pink spots to prevent foodborne illness, using medium-high heat and occasional stirring for even browning.
- Grease Management: Drain excess fat thoroughly after cooking beef to reduce calorie content and prevent greasy texture, using a colander or paper towels for best results.
- Doritos Crushing Strategy: Crush chips just before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness, using a rolling pin or your hands to create varied texture sizes.
- Customization Options: Easily adapt the recipe for dietary needs by substituting ground beef with plant-based alternatives, using cauliflower rice for low-carb version, or adding extra vegetables for increased nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg