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taco ground beef bowl with rice, beans, corn, avocado

Los Angeles Ground Beef Bowl (20-Minute Taco Dinner)

A fresh and flavorful Los Angeles–style ground beef taco bowl with seasoned beef, rice, beans, corn, and customizable toppings—perfect for a fast 20-minute dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the taco beef
  • 1 lb 450–500 g ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water or beef broth
  • salt
  • black pepper
For the bowls
  • 2 cups cooked rice white or brown
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup salsa mild, medium, or spicy
Toppings (optional)
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced tomatoes
  • avocado slices or guacamole
  • shredded cheese
  • sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • jalapeños
  • lime wedges
  • chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 2 knife
  • 3 Measuring cups
  • 4 Measuring spoons
  • 5 Wooden spoon or spatula
  • 6 Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until well browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 20–30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add taco seasoning, a pinch of salt, and black pepper. Pour in the water or broth and simmer 2–3 minutes until the beef is juicy and coated. Add a splash more liquid if you want it saucier.
  4. Divide the cooked rice between four bowls. Top with black beans and corn, then spoon the taco beef over the top and add salsa.
  5. Finish with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and a squeeze of lime. Add sour cream and chopped cilantro if desired.
    Four-step taco bowl: cook beef, sauce, assemble, serve

Notes

For best flavor, let the beef brown well before adding seasoning. For meal prep, store the beef and rice separately from fresh toppings and add them after reheating.