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Ground Turkey Taco Rice Bowls - A Fresh, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey (93% lean works well)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil (as needed, especially for leaner turkey)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn kernels (frozen, canned, or fresh)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, well drained (optional but great for moisture and flavor)
  • 2–3 tablespoons taco seasoning, store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
  • 2 cups cooked rice, warm (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Shredded lettuce or chopped romaine
  • Diced tomatoes or pico de gallo
  • Diced red onion
  • Avocado or guacamole
  • Shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Hot sauce or salsa

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice: Prepare your preferred rice according to package instructions. Keep it warm and fluff with a fork.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Brown the turkey: Add ground turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Add seasoning and liquid: Sprinkle taco seasoning evenly over the turkey. Stir in chicken broth to help the spices coat the meat and create a saucy base. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
  5. Stir in beans, corn, and tomatoes: Add black beans, corn, and drained fire-roasted tomatoes. Cook another 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Prep toppings: While the turkey mixture simmers, chop lettuce, dice tomatoes, slice avocado, and gather your favorite toppings.
  7. Assemble the bowls: Spoon warm rice into bowls. Top with a generous scoop of the turkey mixture. Add lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  8. Finish with freshness: Sprinkle with cilantro and squeeze a lime wedge over the top. Add hot sauce or salsa if you like extra heat.