15 Best Taco Bowl Recipes!

Taco Tuesday is everyone’s favorite night of the week! Whether you prefer a meaty taco, tacos with seafood, shredded chicken, or even vegetarian style, you are sure to find some inspiration for your next taco bowl. These 15 Taco Bowl recipes are sure to impress!

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Whenever I want my entire family cheering for dinner time, I feed them tacos. Taco recipes in this house are always a huge hit! My personal favorite way to enjoy them is a taco bowl style with a buffet of fun ingredients. As a nutritionist, I know that layering bowls with protein, veggies, fiber, and healthy fats is one way to pack in macronutrients! A healthy and delicious dinner that everyone loves.

Elements to a Taco Bowl

When looking at building a taco bowl, there are a few key elements to consider.

• Protein: In this case, I have rounded up several different options here that include beef, chicken, turkey, seafood, and vegetarian.
• Grain or Green: For the base of a taco bowl, you need a solid foundation of a grain or a green. I sometimes love the combo of both! My Mexican Slaw recipe provides the perfect base as a green and is loaded with fiber! The “grain” can also be grain-free like my Spanish Cauliflower Rice or Cilantro Lime Cauliflower rice.
• Salsa: An absolute must! This is often times what separates a mediocre bowl to an amazing taco Bowl. My recipe for the Best Salsa Ever gets hundreds of 5 star reviews for a reason!
• Sauce: In addition to salsa, I love to add another flavorful sauce recipe. My Creamy Avocado Dressing is another idea to boost up the flavor in your taco bowl.
• Toppings and garnishes: you can’t eat a taco bowl without the diced onion and tomato, chopped fresh cilantro, or even crushed tortilla chips for added crunch. It’s just not the same!

Taco Bowl Recipes!

Each of these taco bowl recipes include a flavorful protein. Some that are simple to make in the Instant Pot or Slow Cooker! Use these recipes as a protein base, and build with some additional elements like a green or grain, salsa, sauce, and extra toppings and garnishes!

5 from 25 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga

10 Minutes of prep time is all you need for this easy 30-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Tinga! Flavorful shredded chicken that tastes delicious in a taco, wrap, or over a bed of rice.

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5 from 6 votes

Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos

Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos come together in less than 20 minutes with the most delicious and easy marinade! Paleo, Keto, and Whole30.

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4.89 from 34 votes

Ground Turkey Taco Bowls

Ground Turkey Taco Bowls come together in less than 30 minutes with the most amazing Spanish Cauliflower Rice! A simple weeknight dinner that is low carb, Paleo, and Keto.

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5 from 4 votes

Mango Chipotle Chicken Taco Bowls

Made in the Instant Pot, you will love the braised chicken that is slightly sweet and spicy! Top with a mango salsa.

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5 from 5 votes

Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Quinoa Taco Bowls

These tacos are made in a skillet with a bubbly cheesy topping! A vegetarian taco bowl that is filling and delicious.

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5 from 8 votes

Ground Beef and Veggie Taco Bowls

One Pan and less than 30 minutes is all you need to make this easy Beef and Veggie Taco Skillet! You'll love the addition of cashew Jalapeno "cheese" sauce to seal in all the yummy flavor.

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3.50 from 2 votes

Sofritas Crumbled Tofu Tacos

Inspired by Chipotle’s perfectly seasoned tofu crumble, these sofritas tacos are satisfying, packed full of flavour and come together in a flash.

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5 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Mango Jalapeño Pulled Pork Taco Bowls

Slow Cooker Mango Jalapeño Pulled Pork Taco Bowls

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5 from 4 votes

Salsa Verde Chicken Taco Bowls

This instant pot salsa verde shredded chicken is delicious, flavorful and totally versatile! The homemade salsa verde from roasted tomatillos adds an incredible smoky and fresh kick, or use jarred salsa verde for an extra easy dinner. I love using this salsa verde chicken in tacos, salads, or on a bed of rice!

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5 from 5 votes

Tequila Lime Shrimp Bowls

Marinated Shrimp in a delicious and tangy tequila lime sauce makes for an amazing taco bowl! Easy to make in less than 20 minutes.

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Chicken Mole

Instant Pot Chicken Mole has a robust flavor with so many elements like chocolate, chipotle, nut butter, limes, and a unique blend of spices!

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Black Bean and Rice Taco Bowls with Creamy Avocado Sauce

A delicious, healthy, and simple Mexican inspired vegan dinner that is packed with veggies, protein, and healthy fats! These Black Bean and Rice Bowls are topped with a Creamy Avocado Dressing.

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5 from 12 votes

Trader Joe’s Taco Bowls

This simple Taco Bake uses Trader Joe's ingredients for the ultimate easy meal! 15 minutes of prep time is all you need to get this dinner ready. Healthy, easy, and delicious!

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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Carnitas Bowls

Instant Pot Carnitas make weeknight cooking a breeze! Only 10 minutes of prep time and 25 minute of cook time for these orange infused and perfectly spiced carnitas.

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5 from 6 votes

Instant Pot Chipotle Lime Salmon Taco Bowls

Instant Pot Chipotle Lime Salmon Bowls are such a flavorful and simple way to enjoy salmon! Healthy, delicious, and less than 30 minutes to make!

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