Beef Burrito Bowls Rice Black (Print Version)
Flavorful beef bowl with rice, black beans, and fresh toppings for an easy, satisfying dish.
# What You Need:
→ 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 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - ½ cup beef or chicken broth
→ For the Rice
13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - Juice of ½ lime
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ For the Black Beans
18 - 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - ½ tsp ground cumin
20 - ½ tsp chili powder
21 - Juice of ½ lime
→ Toppings
22 - 1 large tomato, diced
23 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
24 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
25 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
26 - ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
27 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
28 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
29 - Lime wedges
# How to Prepare:
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. Offer additional lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan except the rice, meaning youre looking at minimal cleanup despite maximum flavor
- The beef seasoning hits that perfect spot between weeknight dinner and takeout fakeout
- You can prep all the toppings while things simmer, turning dinner into an assembly line everyone can customize
02 -
- Dont skip draining the fat after browning the beef, or youll end up with greasy bowls that feel heavy instead of satisfying
- The rice needs to fluff before you add the lime juice, otherwise it turns into a gummy mess that clumps together
- Letting the tomato paste cook with the beef for that full minute makes the difference between seasoned meat and restaurant style filling
03 -
- Double the beef seasoning blend and keep the extra in a jar for next time, or sprinkle it on roasted sweet potatoes
- A squeeze of fresh lime right before serving brightens everything and makes the flavors pop like you used twice as many ingredients