Taco Bell Power Bowl Copycat Recipe (Steak)

The Taco Bell Power Bowl is full of everything we love from our favorite Mexican fast food joint: rice and beans, lettuce and cheese, and a creamy topping of guac and sour cream!

Not to mention some tender and delicious steak right there in the middle!

The Power Bowl from Taco Bell is filling and packed with energizing nutrients that your body will thank you for. Skip the drive thru and prep it right at home!

This is one of those menu items that everything will love. Take dinner to the next level and save yourself a trip to the nearest Taco Bell.

This is a simple way to create a food item that is perfect for Taco Bell fans! 

Make this spin on a burrito bowl and curb those Taco Bell cravings. This has become a weekly meal in my house and the good news is that it’s super simple to make and eat!

Taco Bell’s power bowl is one of my favorite meals and I love that it has high grams of protein. 

Taco Bell Power Bowl

I love a lot of items on the power menu, but the steak power bowl from Taco Bell™ takes the (metaphorical) cake for me! 

Protein bowls are absolutely packed with healthy meats, vegetables, and fillings that are satisfying and delicious! 

Between the creamy toppings and dressing, flavorful chunks of steak, and crunchy vegetables, there’s really nothing missing here.

This whole Taco Bell bowl recipe takes less than 30 minutes, most of that time being prep. 

You can make enough for a couple of meals and have easy dinners and lunches for the week!

Maybe I haven’t made it totally clear just how much I love tacos! Try out my 7 Layer Taco Dip, or this unbelievably tasty and filling Taco Pasta Salad.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Mexican Red Rice and Black Beans – Some tangy and spicy red rice and savory beans are the perfect base for your homemade Taco Bell protein bowl.  
  
  You could use white or brown rice if preferred, and red beans if they’re your fave. Just remember that it won’t taste just like the restaurant version.
  
• Steak – I grilled up a New York strip steak, but you can use your favorite cut! And if you have some steak leftover from a previous dinner? Throw it right in!
  
• Veggies – We’ll need a combination of lettuce, tomatoes, chives, avocados, and jalapeños to make up the Taco Bell bowls and the dressing. 
  
  You can always choose a less spicy pepper for the dressing, like a banana pepper — be sure to remove the seeds! 
  
  Otherwise, more veggies can be added or taken away as you like.
  
• Guacamole – To plop right on top! Grab some premade from the store or whip up your own in no time.
  
• Sour Cream – You can use some plain Greek yogurt as a substitute. I promise, it’s good! You can hardly tell the difference, plus it’s higher in protein and lower in fat as well.
  
• Buttermilk Powder – The original Taco Bell power bowl recipe uses powder, but you can also use ½ cup of regular ol’ buttermilk instead. 

Tips for the Best Taco Bell Bowl Dressing

• Use a food processor.

There’s just no way to get that ultra-creamy texture without it — except maybe a high-speed blender.

Pulse it a few times at first, then give it a whirl until everything is well blended and combined.

• Find the freshest ingredients.

Since so much of the flavor comes from the avocado, you need to be really picky when selecting those. 

Look for dark green skin and do a squeeze test to check for ripeness. Avocados should be firm with some give, not rock hard or too squishy.

Jalapenos should also be firm without any soft spots or wrinkled skin. And chives (or green onions) should be vibrant and crisp — you’ll hear it when you chop them up!

You can also use slow-roasted chicken or make this into a veggie power bowl or chicken power bowl. I love to add purple cabbage to add a fun pop of color!

This is one of my favorite health food recipes to make because I love that I can change up the ingredients for my calorie needs.

You can also add avocado ranch sauce, pico de Gallo, more real cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, and anything else that you’re craving.

Even if the power bowl menu is only available for a limited time, you get to make it anytime that you want! 

How to Make Steak Just Like a Power Bowl From Taco Bell

To make steak just like in the original Taco Bell bowl, you’re going to need to make it a bit well done.

Fry it up in a skillet in some olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. You can add other steak seasonings, like this Tex Mex seasoning, for extra flavor! 

The most important thing is to make sure you don’t cut into the meat until it rests for at least 10 minutes! That’s how it’ll stay nice and juicy. 

Taco Bell Protein Bowl FAQ

Storing and Reheating Leftover Taco Bell Bowls

If you’re prepping ahead of time, store all of the ingredients in separate containers. 

The meat will last for up to 3 days, while the veggies and dressing will keep for up to 5.

To reheat leftover rice and beans, cover with a damp paper towel and reheat for 30-second bursts until soft. 

Reheat the steak in the microwave as well, or throw it into the skillet for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. 

Then, reassemble each Taco Bell protein bowl in the order described in the recipe.

This is a great recipe for my low-carb health options and a great one for keto diet recipes. Just remember some of the best tips by paying attention to the total carbs and calories of the ingredients that you add.  

It’s so fun to make your own power menu bowl at home where you have instant access to all the goodies that you want to add! 

Enjoy!

With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.

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Originally published July 2022, updated and republished September 2024

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