Turkey Taco Bowl (Print version)

Seasoned turkey over fluffy rice with classic taco toppings for a quick, customizable meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound lean ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 small onion, finely diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1 avocado, diced
08 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ Rice

09 - 2 cups cooked white or brown rice

→ Taco Seasoning

10 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional for heat

→ Toppings

17 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
18 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
19 - 1/4 cup salsa
20 - 1 lime, cut into wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Cook rice according to package instructions or use precooked rice to expedite preparation.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and nearly cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Add diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables soften. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
04 - Sprinkle taco seasoning over the turkey and vegetables. Mix thoroughly and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water if desired to help seasonings coat the meat evenly.
05 - Divide cooked rice among four serving bowls. Top each portion with the seasoned turkey mixture.
06 - Arrange lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro over each bowl according to preference.
07 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for flavor enhancement.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours cooking when you actually finished everything in under 40 minutes, which means more time to actually enjoy dinner with people who matter.
  • Every element is customizable, so picky eaters and adventurous ones sit happily at the same table without anyone feeling like they're eating something different.
02 -
  • Don't add the cilantro and avocado until you're actually ready to eat, because cilantro wilts and avocado oxidizes faster than you'd think, turning your beautiful bowl into something that looks sad within an hour.
  • The seasoning mixture is just a suggestion—some people want more heat, others want less salt, so taste as you go and adjust based on your own preferences because you're the one eating it, not me.
03 -
  • Brown the turkey on medium rather than high heat so it stays moist instead of becoming tough and stringy, which I learned the hard way by trying to rush.
  • Have all your toppings prepped and ready before you start cooking the turkey because once that skillet gets going, you don't have time to chop things and the timing flows better when you're just assembling at the end.
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