Dinner · Lunch · Turkey

Turkey Taco Rice Bowls

Seasoned ground turkey, rice, beans and corn in a bowl. Packs well for lunches.

⏱ 30 min (10 min prep, 20 min cooking) 🍽 Serves 4 · 1 bowl quickmake aheadlunchboxfreezer friendlyleftovers gluten free
📅 Add to my plan

ContainsMilk. Check the labels on what you buy; brands differ.

Ingredients

Make 4 servings

  • Turkey

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil (soybean)
  • 1 lb Ground turkey, 93% lean
  • ½ Yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Table salt
  • ½ cup Tomato sauce

  • Bowls

  • 1 cup Long-grain white rice, cooked (makes about 3 cups)
  • 1 can Black beans (canned), drained and rinsed, warmed
  • 1 cup Frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 cup Cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar
  • ½ cup Salsa (jar) (optional)
  • ½ cup Sour cream (optional)

Make it yourself

Make the tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes yourself → Cook the black beans from dry →

In the planner, Make it on the shopping list swaps the store item for these ingredients and puts the work on your prep day.

Nutrition

Nutrition coming: the USDA numbers for these ingredients are being added.

Steps

You’ll need: large skillet, saucepan.

  1. Cook the rice (see Fluffy White Rice).
  2. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the turkey and onion, breaking up the meat, until no pink remains and the turkey reaches 165°F, about 8 minutes.
  3. Stir in the spices and salt for 1 minute, then the tomato sauce. Simmer 3 minutes.
  4. Fill bowls with rice, turkey, beans, corn, tomatoes and cheese. Top with salsa and sour cream.

🌡 Safe temperaturesGround turkey or chicken 165°F. Check the thickest part with a food thermometer (USDA). More on food safety.

Make aheadPack the turkey, rice, beans and corn in containers for up to 4 days; add the cold toppings when serving.
❄️ FreezerFreeze the cooked turkey filling for 2 to 3 months for best quality.
↺ LeftoversReheat the turkey, rice and beans to 165°F, then add the cold toppings.
🧒 With kidsServe the parts in separate piles on the plate.
Dairy-free swapSkip the cheese and sour cream.
Gluten-free swapCheck the chili powder label.
Meatless swapUse a second can of beans instead of turkey.

Good to know

Cooking Fats Compared Table salt vs. kosher salt vs. sea salt Brown vs. white rice Dried vs. canned beans Food Safety Basics

An original Teddy Rook Book recipe. Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central and changes with brands and portions.

@teddyrookbook GitHub