If you're looking for a quick and easy meal prep recipe, try these Ground Turkey Taco Bowls, they are one of my favorite meal prep recipes. With so many ways to customize these taco bowls, everyone is sure to find a version they love!
Meal prepping, especially on weeks you know are going to busy, saves so much time and stress. There is nothing worse than being short on time, HANGRY and nothing prepped to eat. That's where these turkey taco bowls shine!
I even make these Ground Turkey Taco Bowls for quick dinners. Whenever I serve these for dinner, I usually make a plethora of toppings (lots of veggies) so that everyone, even my picky eaters, has something they love to mix into their taco bowls.
Related: Ground Beef Taco Bowls, Ground Turkey Taco Soup
Table of contents
Key Ingredients
There are 4 main ingredients that make the base of these taco bowls. The rest of the ingredients are toppings and add-ins that are easy to customize to your liking. I like to have a lot of veggies for toppings and add-ins. The more veggies, the better!
Ground Turkey Taco Bowls Base:
- Ground Turkey - I like using 93% lean ground turkey.
- Rice - Your choice of white or brown rice. For this recipe, I used white rice.
- Black Beans - While completely optional, I highly recommend adding black beans for extra protein and fiber to help keep you full.
- Seasonings - A mixture of pantry staples to create a homemade taco seasoning mix. You can also use a taco seasoning mix if you have it.
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and measurements.
The Best Homemade Taco Seasoning
While you can certainly use a store-bought packet, I highly recommend making your own homemade taco seasoning. It's super easy to do, and perfect for this ground turkey taco bowl. You'll need:
- Chili Powder & Cumin - The foundation of that classic taco flavor.
- Garlic & Onion Powder
- Paprika - Plain or smoked.
- Dried Oregano
- Salt & Pepper
How To Make Ground Turkey Taco Bowls
Making these taco bowls is all about the assembly! Once you've cooked the rice and turkey, you simply layer in the fresh toppings and you're ready to eat! Here is how I pull it all together:
- Add the turkey to a skillet over medium heat and begin to brown, crumbling as it cooks.
- Halfway through cooking the turkey, sprinkle the seasoning over the turkey and continue cooking until done.
- Heat the beans, with a sprinkle of salt and pepper until warmed. Optional.
- Build your bowls with the rice, beans, cooked turkey and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!
See the recipe card below for the full recipe.
Topping Suggestions
- Cheese - Shredded cheese like colby jack, cheddar, or queso fresco makes a great topping.
- Salsa - One of my favorite fresh salsas to add to taco bowls is Pico de Gallo. Fresh Homestyle salsa or Jarred salsas also work great.
- Tomatoes - Diced tomatoes are always a great addition to taco bowls.
- Lettuce - Shredded lettuce adds a nice crunch to your taco bowl.
- Corn - A delicious add-in for turkey taco bowls! You could even make a black bean and corn salsa.
- Avocado - A must for any taco bowl! Sliced avocado or guacamole is perfect.
- Sour Cream - You can't go wrong with a dollop of sour cream.
- Cilantro - Fresh cilantro is another must-have for taco bowls.
- Lime - I always serve lime wedges with these turkey taco bowls for a fresh, zesty finish.
Meal Prep/Storage Tips
To meal prep these turkey tacos bowls start by adding a scoop of the cooked rice to your container. Then add in a scoop each of the cooked ground turkey and black beans. Cover with a lid and refrigerate.
In a separate container place your favorite toppings. I like to keep these in a separate container that way I can reheat the turkey bowl base. After your turkey bowl base has been reheated, combine the toppings.
These ground turkey bowls can be stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
This recipe makes 4 ground turkey tacos bowl servings. If serving for dinner you can easily adjust the recipe with the servings adjuster found in the recipe card below.
Whether you are meal prepping this recipe or making it for a quick lunch or dinner, I hope you enjoy it!
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📖 Recipe
Ground Turkey Taco Bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup white rice cooked *see notes
- 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
Additional Toppings and Add-ins
- As Needed cheese shredded
- As Needed salsa
- As Needed avocado or guacamole
- As Needed sour cream
- As Needed lettuce shredded
- As Needed tomatoes diced
- As Needed lime wedges
- As Needed cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat drizzle in the oil. Once hot add in the ground turkey and cook, crumbling the meat as it cooks. Halfway through browning, stir in the seasonings and remove from the heat. You may need a little water to help the seasonings incorporate fully.
- In a small pan over low heat, warm the black beans (if using) season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Build your taco bowls by scooping rice in the base of your bowl. Top with cooked turkey, black beans and all of your favorite toppings/add-ins. Enjoy!
