High Protein Taco Beef Burrito Bowl with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
This high protein taco beef burrito bowl is a quick, flavor-packed dinner built with seasoned lean ground beef, fluffy Mexican-style rice, crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sweetcorn, and a creamy chipotle yogurt sauce. It’s an easy 30-minute burrito bowl recipe that’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep lunches, and anyone craving a healthy takeout-style bowl at home.
Ingredients
Taco Beef
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 200 g lean ground beef
- 1.5 tbsp taco seasoning
- 30 g tomato salsa
- 80 ml water
Creamy Chipotle Sauce
- 20 g ranch dressing
- 15 g chipotle paste
- 30 g fat-free Greek yogurt
For the Bowls
- 1 packet Mexican microwave rice heat according to package instructions
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 6 cherry tomatoes quartered
- 40 g sweetcorn
- 0.25 red onion finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped (or to taste)
- 20 g cheddar cheese grated (or reduced-fat cheddar)
Optional: Homemade Tortilla Chips
- 2 mini tortillas or small wraps cut into triangles
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic granules
Instructions
Cook the Taco Beef
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and lean ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat, until almost browned.
- Add taco seasoning, tomato salsa, and water. Stir well and simmer for 3–5 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and coats the beef.
Make the Creamy Chipotle Sauce
- In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing, chipotle paste, and fat-free Greek yogurt until smooth. Set aside.
Assemble the Burrito Bowls
- Heat the Mexican microwave rice according to the package instructions.
- Build each bowl: add rice, then taco beef. Top with shredded lettuce, quartered cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, diced red onion, chopped coriander, and grated cheese.
- Drizzle the creamy chipotle sauce over the top and serve immediately.
Optional: Make Tortilla Chips
- Optional: For homemade tortilla chips, cut mini tortillas into triangles. Season with smoked paprika and garlic granules.
- Air fry at 185°C (365°F) for about 6 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Serve on the side.
Notes
- For a lighter lunch bowl, reduce the amount of rice and add extra lettuce and tomatoes.
- Adjust heat by adding more Greek yogurt to mellow the sauce or a little extra chipotle paste to increase the kick.
- Homemade tortilla chips are optional, but they add great crunch alongside the bowl.