Taco Bowl

A different take on a taco.  Add whatever toppings you like.   I put my own taco seasonings on my ground beef, but you can buy taco seasoning mix if you prefer.

TACO BOWL
(serves 4)

Ingredients:
*1 1/2 pounds ground beef
*2 teaspoons chili powder (omit if using a premixed taco seasoning)
*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (omit if using a premixed taco seasoning)
*1/2 teaspoon onion powder (omit if using a premixed taco seasoning)
*1/4 teaspoon oregano (omit if using a premixed taco seasoning)
*1/2 teaspoon paprika (omit if using a premixed taco seasoning)
*1 1/2 teaspoons cumin (omit if using a premixed taco seasoning)
*1 teaspoon salt (omit if using a premixed taco seasoning)
*1 teaspoon ground black pepper (omit if using a premixed taco seasoning)
*1/4 cup beef stock, (or water)
*2 cups rice, cooked (your choice of rice)

Topping Ingredients:
*fresh cilantro, chopped
*corn (grilled or cold)
*red onion, sliced
*green bell pepper, sliced and grilled
*red bell pepper, sliced and grilled
*avocado, sliced and quartered
*tomatoes, diced (or cherry tomatoes cut in half)
*black beans, drained
*shredded lettuce
*sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (omit if dairy free)
*sour cream
*taco sauce
*hot sauce
*lime

Directions:
~Brown ground beef, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
~Mix in seasonings (or prepared taco seasonings) and beef stock.
~Simmer for 5 minutes.
~If you preferred the corn sautéd: in a small frying pan, add 1 tablespoon butter to 1 small can of corn (drained) and sauté over medium heat for 3-5 minutes
~If adding bell peppers: sauté green and red peppers in butter until tender in a medium sized skillet over medium heat.

Preparing Bowls:
~Place 1/2 cup rice in bottom or to one side of bowl.
~Place prepared meat over rice or to one side of bowl.
~Add bell peppers on top of to one side, if desired
~Add avocado on top or to one side, if desired
~Add black beans on top or to one side, if desired.
~Add shredded lettuce on top or to one side.
~Add tomatoes on top or to one side.
~Add cheese on top or to one side of bowl.
~Top with sour cream, taco sauce, hot sauce if desired.
~Add chopped fresh cilantro.
~Squeeze lime juice over top if desired.