Taco Rice Bowl

Do you like tacos but wish they were a bit more filling? Then give this recipe a try. If you have a favorite taco meat other than beef, substitute with it instead!

Ingredients (serves 4):

1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
12 oz. ground beef
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
4 cups cooked white (see here) or brown rice (see here)
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup salsa

Heat vegetable oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and sauté for approximately 3 minutes. Turn heat to high, add ground beef to the pan, break apart with spatula and cook through for about 5 minutes.

Add soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated.

Fill each serving bowl with 1 cup of cooked rice. Top with cooked beef.

Sprinkle cheese over the beef, top with lettuce, tomatoes and salsa.