Description
These Beef Burrito Bowls are a hearty and flavorful meal featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, and vibrant toppings. A delicious twist on classic burritos served in a bowl for easy customization and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 60 ml water
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the rice by bringing the water and salt to a boil. Add the rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and fully cooked.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to coat the beef evenly with spices.
- Add the tomato paste and water, mix thoroughly, and simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Warm the black beans and corn in a small saucepan or microwave.
- Assemble the bowls by dividing the rice among serving bowls, topping with seasoned beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado.
- Finish with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh coriander, and a drizzle of lemon or lime juice.
Notes
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice for a healthier alternative.
- Add extra veggies like sautéed bell peppers or zucchini for more nutrients.
- Keep fresh toppings separate when meal prepping to maintain freshness.
- Adjust spice levels to taste—add hot sauce for more heat.
- Great for batch cooking and freezing portions of seasoned beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
