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A close-up of a vibrant Turkey Taco Bowl, featuring seasoned ground turkey, rice, corn, tomatoes, avocado, and a drizzle of creamy sauce.

Turkey Taco Bowl

Turkey Taco Bowls are a simple meal prep favorite that combine seasoned lean ground turkey, fluffy cilantro lime rice, crisp vegetables, and a creamy yogurt-based taco sauce. These bowls are filling, packed with protein, and easy to customize throughout the week. Perfect for make-ahead lunches, they deliver classic taco flavors without the need for tortillas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 5 bowls
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the turkey
  • 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
For the rice
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked long grain rice
  • 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
For the bowl toppings
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, diced
For the sauce
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Meal prep containers

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions using chicken broth instead of water. Stir in lime juice and cilantro after cooking. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add ground turkey and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns.
  5. Stir in chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined and the turkey is fully cooked.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, chili powder, and salt.
  7. Divide the cilantro lime rice evenly among 5 meal prep containers.
  8. Top each container with turkey, lettuce, corn, tomatoes, and avocado.
  9. Store the yogurt sauce separately and drizzle over the bowls before serving.

Notes

For the freshest meal prep, add the avocado the day you plan to eat each bowl. Ground turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F as measured with a food thermometer.