Beef Burrito Bowls Mix (Printable)
A vibrant bowl combining seasoned beef, rice, black beans, and fresh toppings in a customizable way.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/2 cup tomato sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons water
→ For the Rice
13 - 1 cup long grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
→ For the Black Beans
18 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
20 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
21 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
22 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
23 - 1 avocado, diced
24 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
25 - 1/4 cup sour cream
26 - 1/4 cup sliced green onions
27 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
28 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the beef. Stir to coat thoroughly. Add tomato sauce and water, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce slightly thickens and coats the beef.
04 - In a small saucepan, combine drained black beans, ground cumin, and salt. Heat gently over medium-low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until beans are heated through.
05 - Divide cilantro lime rice among 4 serving bowls. Top each bowl with equal portions of warmed black beans and seasoned beef. Arrange lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro leaves on top. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
06 - Serve immediately while components are warm. Allow everyone to customize their bowl by squeezing fresh lime juice and mixing toppings to their preference.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get to customize every single bite exactly how you want it, which means no disappointing bites with too much rice or not enough cheese
- The deconstructed style makes it feel like a restaurant quality meal without any fancy rolling techniques or torn tortilla frustration
02 -
- The rice really does need that 5 minute resting period off the heat, otherwise it can be slightly crunchy in the center
- Draining the beef fat is worth the extra 30 seconds because your bowls won't end up greasy at the bottom
03 -
- Prep all your toppings while the rice and beef cook so everything is ready to assemble at once
- The lime juice in the rice is not optional, it's what transforms plain rice into something special