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Easy Ground Turkey Taco Bowls

turkey taco bowl.
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Don’t be tricked by the long ingredient list because these taco bowls take just 30-minutes start to finish and require very little prep work.

Ingredients

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  • Juice of 2 limes
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1/2 cup long-grain white rice (see note)
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin,
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano,
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder,
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup canned pinto beans
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Toppings

  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • 1/2 avocado (pit and skin removed), sliced
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 crumbled queso fresco (see note 2)

Instructions

  1. Make the rice: Rice cooking instructions vary from brand to brand, so follow the instructions on the package, but add the lime juice and zest to the cooking water. Make enough for two servings.
  2. Make the ground turkey and beans: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and break it up with a spatula while it cooks. Add the spices, beans, and corn and stir to combine. Lower the heat and stir occasionally while you prep the toppings. If you notice a lot of browned bits accumulating on the bottom of the pan, add a 1/4 cup of water (or chicken stock if you have some) and scrape them up. After you’ve prepped the toppings, add the cilantro to the turkey and beans.
  3. Serve the meat and beans over the rice. Top with toppings and enjoy!

Notes

You can use your favorite rice for this recipe. Follow the package instructions for two servings. Other kinds of rice may take more or less time.

Queso fresco is a mild Mexican cheese found in most grocery stores. If you can’t find it, finely crumbled feta cheese is a good substitute, or you can use other kinds of cheese, like shredded cheddar or pepper jack.

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