Southwest Ground Beef Rice Bowls

Name: Southwest Ground Beef Rice Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 lb (454 g) 90/10 ground beef; 2 cups uncooked white rice (makes ~6 cups cooked); 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained (or frozen, cooked); 1 large onion, diced; 2 bell peppers (any color), diced; 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (or 2–3 fresh tomatoes), with juice; 1/2 packet taco seasoning (or make your own: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper); 2–3 cloves garlic, minced (or garlic powder); Optional: fresh cilantro, lime wedges, hot sauce, a small amount of low-fat shredded cheese or Greek yogurt per serving; Salt, pepper, and a tiny splash of oil if needed for cooking (minimal to control fat)

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

A flavorful one-pan beef-and-veggie skillet served over rice with beans, corn, and tomatoes. Makes 3 hearty bowls and is easy to adjust with toppings like cilantro or lime.

Updated at: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:14:15 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories955.2 kcal (48%)

Total Fat17.4 g (25%)

Carbs143.5 g (55%)

Sugars14.7 g (16%)

Protein52.2 g (104%)

Sodium1438.7 mg (72%)

Fiber12.9 g (46%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

454g90/10 ground beef

2 cupswhite rice

uncooked, makes ~6 cups cooked

1 x 15 ozcan black beans

drained and rinsed

1 x 15 ozcan corn kernels

drained, or frozen, cooked

1 x 14.5 ozcan diced tomatoes

or 2-3 fresh tomatoes, with juice

0.5 packettaco seasoning

or make your own, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper

2 clovesgarlic

minced, or garlic powder

low-fat shredded cheese

or Greek yogurt per serving

Salt

pepper

oil

if needed for cooking, minimal to control fat

Instructions

Step 1

Cook the rice according to package directions (usually 4 cups water for 2 cups rice). This will be the carb base.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until beef is browned and veggies soften (8–10 minutes). Drain excess fat if any (90/10 shouldn’t release much).

Step 3

Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, and corn. Simmer 5–10 minutes until thickened and flavors meld. Add a splash of water if too dry.

Step 4

Divide rice into 3 bowls. Top each with 1/3 of the beef/veggie mixture.

Step 5

Garnish as desired. Serve hot.