Beef Burrito Bowls Rice Beans (Printable)
A bold bowl with seasoned beef, rice, black beans, and fresh toppings for a flavorful, satisfying meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
→ For the Rice
13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - Juice of 1/2 lime
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ For the Black Beans
18 - 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
20 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
21 - Juice of 1/2 lime
→ Toppings
22 - 1 large tomato, diced
23 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
24 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
25 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
26 - 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
27 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
28 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
29 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Set aside and keep warm.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in tomato paste and broth. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
04 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Stir until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
05 - Divide rice among 4 serving bowls. Top with black beans, seasoned beef, and your choice of toppings such as tomato, avocado, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime wedges.
06 - Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in under 45 minutes but tastes like you spent all day on it
- Everyone can customize their own bowl, so picky eaters and adventurous eaters both win
- The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day for lunch
02 -
- The beef mixture will continue thickening as it sits, so don't reduce it too much on the stove
- Warm your bowls in the oven for 5 minutes if you want everything to stay hot longer
- Prep all your toppings before you start cooking so assembly happens fast
03 -
- Double the beef mixture and freeze half for an even faster meal next time
- The seasoned rice works as a base for so many other bowls throughout the week