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taco bell power bowl recipe

Power Bowl Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20)
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Method
 

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown 1 lb ground beef for 7 to 9 minutes, drain excess fat, then stir in all the spices (chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, cayenne) over medium heat for 1 minute.
  2. Warm 2 cups cooked rice in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, then stir in 1 tbsp lime juice and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro.
  3. Stir together 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 minced chipotle pepper, 1 tsp adobo sauce, and 1 tbsp lime juice until smooth.
  4. Warm 1 can drained black beans and 1 cup corn in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Divide rice among 4 bowls, top with beef, beans and corn, 1 cup romaine, 1/2 cup pico de gallo, and sliced avocado, then drizzle with chipotle sauce and scatter 1 cup shredded cheese over the top.

Notes

This bowl is forgiving to assemble ahead: the beef and rice reheat well, and the chipotle sauce is better after a day in the fridge. The one thing to keep cold is the romaine and avocado — add those right before you eat, or the lettuce wilts and the avocado browns. If you're making this for meal prep, slice the avocado fresh each day.