Healthy Taco Bowls
This Healthy Taco Bowls recipe is my go-to when I want something fresh, filling, and customizable. The seasoned beef, crisp veggies, and creamy lime yogurt make every bite satisfying. Bonus: it doubles as meal prep!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 461kcal
Ingredients
Meat Mixture
- 2 lbs 80/20 ground beef or any ground meat
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6-8 tbsp Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Salt as needed
Salad & Toppings
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- tomatoes cut into pieces
- Lena's Kitchen Pickled Onions
- cilantro
- radishes
Yogurt Lime Crema
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tbsp water to thin out the sauce
Instructions
Yogurt Lime Crema
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside until you're ready to assemble your taco bowls.
Healthy Taco Bowls With Mexican Beef
- Sauté the onion in a large frying pan for 5-7 minutes on medium heat. Add garlic and sauté another minute.
- Add meat to the pan and break it down using a spatula. Sauté until no red meat is visible, about 7 minutes.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for another 3 minutes to combine the flavors.
- Assemble the taco bowls: cut the lettuce into wedges, and add the meat. Top with chopped tomatoes, radishes, and cilantro, then drizzle yogurt lime crema overtop. Finish with a sprinkle of taco seasoning.
Notes
- Use any ground meat you prefer, such as beef, chicken, turkey, or plant-based alternatives like tofu or seasoned chickpeas.
- For meal prep, cook a large batch of the meat mixture and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Store chopped vegetables and toppings in separate containers to keep them fresh throughout the week.
- Customize your bowls with your favorite toppings like avocado, jalapeños, roasted veggies, or pickled onions.
- Thin the crema with a little water until it reaches a pourable consistency, then drizzle over the bowls.
- Leftovers also work great in tacos, taco salads, burrito bowls, or chili.
Nutrition
Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 451IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg