Mexican Beef Taco Bowls
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Hello, I’m Keely! I'm a Canadian Registered Dietitian, an avid food and recipe writer, travel bug and nutrition expert. For more information about me, check out my bio here.
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This is one of those recipes that sneak a lot of veggies into something that is fully packed with kid-friendly ingredients. To make these Mexican beef taco bowls, you’ll need:
For toppings you can choose whatever you like. Some of my family's favourite toppings include;
- long grain or brown rice
- lean ground beef (look for local and/or grass fed, if it's available)
- homemade taco seasoning (recipe below) or store bought kind is ok too.
For toppings you can choose whatever you like. Some of my family's favourite toppings include;
- fresh cilantro
- homemade pico de gallo or store bought salsa
- avocado or if you're felling fancy, gucamole
- cherry tomatoes
- red or green onions
- lime
- sour cream
- black beans
- sweet corn (fresh, frozen or canned)
- cheese (our favourites are crumbled feta or shredded cheddar)
- tobassco (this takes the heat up a notch, which I love)
ANY TIPS FOR MAKING MEXICAN BEEF TACO BOWLS?
My biggest tip for this recipe is to resist the temptation to assemble the bowls yourself, especially for young children. Part of the joy of eating is allowing everyone to choose their own toppings. It can be a bit messy, but totally worth it! Allowing children to choose from the foods offered at the table helps build eating competence. Allow children to touch, taste, smell and try new or not so favourite foods without feeling pressured to eat. Make family meal time pleasant by using this time to share and connect with one another.
I AM VEGETARIAN, CAN I MAKE THIS RECIPE WITHOUT THE MEAT?
Yes, absolutely! You can easily alter this recipe to make it meat-free but still high in protein. Leave out the ground beef and fry up your favourite beans with a bit of onion and homemade taco seasoning- delicious! If you're using canned beans, look for low sodium/ less salt varieties and remember to rinse them well with water to remove excess sodium before you cook them.
Mexican Beef Taco Bowls
(high protein, gluten free, family friendly)
Recipe Makes: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
These Mexican beef taco bowls are a high protein, gluten free meal that is kid approved! These build-your-own taco bowls are totally going to become a family favourite!
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INGREDIENTS
Spicy Beef 600 g lean ground beef 1 medium onion, minced 2 clove garlic, minced 60 mL (1/4 cup) water 30 mL (2 Tbsp) tomato paste 30 mL (2 Tbsp) homemade taco seasoning (see recipe) Zesty Lime Rice 2 cups cooked long grain or brown rice zest from one lime juice of one lime large handful of fresh cilantro (coriander), washed and minced Toppings (your choice!)
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Homemade Taco Seasoning 15 mL (3 Tbsp) chili powder 5 mL (1 tsp) ground cumin 2.5 (1/2 tsp) ground corriander 5 mL (1 tsp) smoked paprika 5 mL (1 tsp) sugar fresh ground pepper to taste 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) salt |
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