Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls
Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls are a family favorite meal! Let everyone build their own bowl for a fun do it yourself dinner. Turkey taco meat simmers on the stove top to make these burrito bowls so flavorful and a quick, 30 minute dinner that everyone will love. Add on all of your favorite taco toppings for a fun and delicious dinner.
I always serve these burrito bowls with cilantro lime rice. The key to cooking rice without it being wet and mushy is to use Basmati Rice. It’s a bit more expensive but if you hate when rice turns out wet and mushy then try Basmati. It cooks better and always comes out fluffy and dry.
I have this stove top cilantro lime rice recipe on the blog. Or for an easy rice cooker version this is what I do:
- Combine 1 1/2 cups dry basmati rice + 3 cups liquid (I do 1 can {14.5 oz} chicken broth + water to equal 3 cups) in the rice cooker. Cook.
- While rice is cooking combine a small bunch of chopped cilantro, juice of 2 fresh limes, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Stir together and pour over the hot rice when it’s done cooking. Stir to combine and fluff the rice.
You can use any rice you want. Even the heat and serve microwave pouches. Or just cook plain white rice. Minute rice. Brown rice. Or this Mexican rice would be good. There are so many fast and easy rice options in the grocery store. Just use one that you love.
I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does. Grab some bowls for everyone and create your own!
Turkey Taco Burrito Bowls
Prep Time : 15 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Total Time : 35 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 burrito bowls
Calories: 116 kcal
Ingredients
- 1.25 lbs ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans drained & rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- Cooked rice
- Taco toppings; shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, salsa, avocado, olives, lime, shredded cheese, etc
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, over medium high heat, cook the ground turkey with the salt & pepper until cooked through and no longer pink, breaking the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Drain.
- Add the cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, and flour. Stir the mixture constantly for 1 minute while it cooks. It will be crumbly (that's ok).
- Slowly add the beef broth, a little bit at a time, while whisking to let it thicken up. Add in tomato sauce and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil. Once boiling add the black beans and corn.
- Turn heat to medium and let simmer for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
- Serve with rice and taco toppings for delicious burrito bowls.
Recipe Notes
It's easiest if you combine the spices and the flour into a small bowl. That way when you are ready for it you can just dump all at once and then stir. To make this a quick, 30 minute meal. Prepare and chop your toppings while the meat mixture simmers. Put the rice in the rice cooker or on the stove top first thing. You want to make sure you are simmering the meat mixture for at least 15 minutes. It will seem like too much liquid at first but as it simmers on the stove the flavor develops and it will thicken up. I usually end up simmering mine for closer to 20-25 minutes to get the consistency I want.
Nutritional facts are only for 1 serving of the meat mixture. It does NOT include rice & toppings.