Are you ready to give Chipotle a run for its money? Hell, yeah! My Tex Mex Bowls are ridiculously easy, protein-packed and delicious. You can build yours with ground beef OR turkey, seasoned tomato rice, black beans corn and a generous helping of melted cheese and sour cream.
Ingredients:
For the Tomato Rice
- 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1½ cups jasmine rice, uncooked
- ½ yellow onion, diced
For the Beef/Turkey Mixture
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 can yellow corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Shredded cheese of your choice
Instructions:
Step 1: Make the Tomato Rice
In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the tomato sauce, water, butter, and chicken bouillon. Stir and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the jasmine rice and diced onion. Stir, cover, and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for approximately 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for another 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef/Turkey
While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked through (165°F).
Sprinkle in the paprika, garlic powder, and chili powder. Add 1 tablespoon of water and stir until the turkey is evenly coated with the seasonings.
Kitchen tip: That little splash of water helps distribute the spices throughout the turkey so every bite is flavorful.
Step 3: Add the Beans and Corn
Stir the drained corn and black beans into the seasoned turkey. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through.
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the mixture and allow it to melt.
Step 4: Build Your Bowls
Spoon a generous serving of tomato rice into each bowl. Top with the cheesy turkey, corn, and black bean mixture.
Finish with a dollop of sour cream, a scoop of guacamole, and any additional toppings your heart desires.
Dig in!
