Description
Create these delicious Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls that pack lean protein, fluffy rice, and vibrant vegetables into one satisfying bowl! Perfect for busy weeknights, this 30-minute meal combines seasoned ground turkey with black beans, corn, and fresh toppings for a customizable dinner everyone will love.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning (or about 2 ½ tbsp homemade blend)
½ cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
1 cup long-grain white rice
2 cups water or broth (for cooking rice)
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, diced
½ cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, cut into wedges
Optional toppings: sour cream, pickled jalapeños, hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook rice: Bring 2 cups water to a boil, add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes. Fluff with a fork and keep warm.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent (3 minutes). Add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Brown turkey: Add ground turkey, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook 5-7 minutes until no pink remains.
- Season: Sprinkle taco seasoning over turkey, stir to coat. Add chicken broth and simmer 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add beans and corn: Stir in black beans and corn, cook 2 minutes to heat through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Assemble bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with turkey mixture, then cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and optional toppings.
Notes
- Substitute brown rice for extra nutrition (cook 40-45 minutes)
- Make your own taco seasoning for less sodium
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep – store components separately and assemble when ready to eat
- For dairy-free version, omit cheese and sour cream
- Turkey mixture can be made 2-3 days ahead and reheated
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg (with low-sodium ingredients)
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: turkey taco bowls, burrito bowls, healthy dinner, meal prep, easy weeknight dinner, Mexican bowls