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Enjoy a quick and easy 30-minute taco rice bowl featuring Doritos for a flavorful and satisfying weeknight meal.
Lady Maria

DORITO TACO RICE BOWL

This Dorito Taco Rice Bowl is a quick, customizable, and incredibly delicious meal that combines the best of tacos with the satisfying heartiness of rice and the irresistible crunch of Doritos. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's perfect for busy weeknights and is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade
  • 2-3 cups cooked rice
  • 1 large bag Doritos Nacho Cheese, Cool Ranch, or Spicy Sweet Chili
  • 1-2 cups shredded cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
  • 1-2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 1-2 cups shredded lettuce
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Salsa, your favorite kind
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained optional
  • 1 can corn, drained optional
  • 1 avocado, diced optional
  • Green onions, chopped optional
  • Jalapeños, sliced optional
  • 1/4 cup water

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large bowl
  • Rice cooker or saucepan (for rice)
  • Serving bowls

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the water has evaporated and the meat is nicely coated with the seasoning.
  3. If you don't already have cooked rice, prepare it according to package directions. Ensure rice is cooked and fluffy.
  4. In a large bowl, lightly crush the Doritos. You want them broken into bite-sized pieces, but not completely pulverized.
  5. Start with a layer of cooked rice in each serving bowl.
  6. Spoon the seasoned ground beef over the rice.
  7. Add shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa, black beans, corn, avocado, green onions, and jalapeños – whatever your heart desires!
  8. Generously sprinkle the crushed Doritos over the top of each bowl.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For best results, use warm rice to help melt the cheese. Don't overcook the ground beef, as it can become dry. Lightly crushing the Doritos is key to maintaining their crunch. Feel free to experiment with different toppings and variations, such as using shredded chicken or plant-based crumbles. Leftover taco meat and rice can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving. Assembled bowls are not recommended for storage due to the Doritos becoming soggy. To spice things up, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or use a hotter salsa. For a vegetarian option, use plant-based crumbles and add extra vegetables like bell peppers and onions.