Cilantro Lime Ranch Beef Taco Bowls

Name: Cilantro Lime Ranch Beef Taco Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: N/A
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 ¼ lb ground beef; juice of one lime; 2 tsp Hidden Valley™ Original Ranch™ Seasoning, Dressing & Recipe Mix; kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste; 3 cups shredded romaine lettuce; 3 cups white or brown rice; 1 ⅓ cups diced cucumber; 1 ⅓ cups diced red pepper; 2 small avocados, peeled, pitted and diced; ½ cup Hidden Valley™ Cilantro Lime Ranch Condiment & Dressing; fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional); tortilla chips, for serving

Prep time15 min
Cook time10 min
Servings4

Looking for fun taco bowl recipes? Break outta your shell with these tasty one-bowl meals, loaded with juicy ground beef, refreshing veggies, crispy tortilla chips and topped with a zesty cilantro lime twist on Ranch.

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Ingredients(13)

olive oil
2 tbsp
ground beef
1 ¼ lb
juice of one lime
Hidden Valley™ Original Ranch™ Seasoning, Dressing & Recipe Mix
2 tsp
kosher salt and ground pepper, to taste
shredded romaine lettuce
3 cups
white or brown rice
3 cups
diced cucumber
1 ⅓ cups
diced red pepper
1 ⅓ cups
small avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
2
Hidden Valley™ Cilantro Lime Ranch Condiment & Dressing
½ cup
fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
tortilla chips, for serving

Need to swap out an ingredient? Try this:

shredded beef (for ground beef)
cauliflower rice (for rice)

Feelin’ extra? Amp it up with a fun twist:

jalapeños
BBQ

Pairings:

Mexican street corn
guacamole
tortilla chips
slaw
pickled red onions

Storage Tips

Fridge
Store beef and rice in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3–4 days. Fresh veggies should be stored in separate containers and kept in the fridge, best used within 2-3 days.

Freeze
Freeze beef and rice components separately for up to 2–3 months. Be sure to cool the beef and rice completely before freezing to prevent condensation and freezer burn.

Bonus tips

From frozen: Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat using any of the methods above.
Store the ranch in a separate container to prevent it from soaking into the rice and beef.
Separate components: Store the pulled pork and the buns separately to prevent the buns from becoming soggy.
Use airtight containers.

Reheating Tips

Stovetop

Reheat the beef and rice separately in a skillet over medium heat.
Add a splash of water or broth to keep the rice from drying out and ensure the beef stays moist.
Stir occasionally for about 5–7 minutes or until heated through.

Microwave
Place the beef and rice in separate microwave safe dishes, cover with a damp paper towel, and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until everything is warm.

Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place the beef and rice in an oven safe dish, cover with foil, and bake for 10–15 minutes until warm.

Bonus tip
Once your beef and rice are reheated, reassemble the taco bowls by adding fresh ingredients and cilantro lime ranch.

Steps(4)

1
Warm oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the ground beef and break up with spoon as it begins to cook.
2
Stir in ¼ cup water, lime juice and the ranch seasoning mix and continue to cook, stirring until the beef is slightly browned and cooked through (160°F), about 7–8 minutes total. Season to taste if needed.
3
To assemble, divide lettuce and rice between the bowls. Top with the ground beef, cucumber, pepper and avocado.
4
Drizzle each bowl with about 2 tablespoons of Cilantro Lime Ranch and garnish with fresh cilantro, if using. Serve immediately with tortilla chips on the side.

Ingredient Tips:

Beef: Opt for lean ground beef for a less greasy taco bowl.

Rice: You can cook rice in chicken broth instead of water for added flavor.

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