Taco-Spiced Ground Beef and Rice Bowl

Name: Taco-Spiced Ground Beef and Rice Bowl
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup uncooked rice; 2 cups water (for rice); 1 head broccoli, chopped into florets (approx 2 cups); 2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded or thinly sliced; 2 cups fresh spinach; 1 packet (approx 1 oz) taco seasoning; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 2 tbsp cooking oil (or butter); Salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe by Zideons

Published January 07, 2026

This hearty bowl combines savory ground beef with crisp-tender vegetables, all infused with classic taco spices, served over fluffy rice. It's a satisfying meal that makes the most of your pantry staples.

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Instructions

1. Cook rice according to package directions (typically 1 cup rice with 2 cups water, simmered until water absorbed). Set aside.

2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned. Drain any excess fat.

3. Add chopped broccoli and shredded carrots to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender.

4. Stir in taco seasoning, cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Add spinach to the skillet and cook until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.

6. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

7. Serve the beef and vegetable mixture over the cooked rice.

Final Notes

This fulfilling dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be easily customized with your favorite toppings if available.

About the Author

Zideons

Cooking is my passion. I love blogging and sharing my creative recipes with the world. With my busy lifestyle, it can be challenging to create new recipes, write posts, and ensure everything is formatted and presented well. I started MealMagX for this very reason—for those who share my passion for creative cooking but may not have the time to maintain a blog.

Taco-Spiced Ground Beef and Rice Bowl

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