Description
Zesty Mexican-inspired beef burrito bowls blend bold spices and fresh ingredients into a quick, satisfying meal. Home cooks can customize this colorful dish with favorite toppings, creating a delicious dinner that brings restaurant flavors directly to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Vegetables and Base:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked or canned corn, drained
- 1 to 2 bell peppers (red, green, or yellow), diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 to 2 tomatoes, diced
- A few cups shredded lettuce
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 to 2 limes, cut into wedges
- A handful chopped cilantro
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
Instructions
- Warm a skillet with olive oil over medium heat at 350°F, sautéing diced onions until translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces and cooking until completely browned with no pink remaining.
- Enhance beef with a robust blend of cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, stirring thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Simultaneously prepare rice using package directions or utilize pre-cooked rice for faster assembly.
- Select serving bowls and create a foundation layer with fluffy rice, providing a warm base for subsequent ingredients.
- Strategically arrange seasoned beef over rice, creating a hearty protein-rich section.
- Distribute black beans, sweet corn kernels, colorful bell peppers, diced tomatoes, and crisp lettuce across the bowl for diverse textures and nutritional balance.
- Crown the burrito bowl with melted shredded cheese, dollops of creamy sour cream, and vibrant guacamole.
- Drizzle fresh salsa and squeeze lime juice to brighten flavors and add tangy complexity.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped cilantro, providing a fresh herbal garnish that elevates the entire dish.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting chili powder and cumin to suit personal heat preferences.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter, healthier alternative.
- Quickly transform this dish into a meal-prep friendly option by storing components separately in sealed containers for up to 4 days.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice to reduce carbohydrates and increase nutritional value for low-carb diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 492 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg