Beef Burrito Bowls with Rice (Print Version)
Ground beef paired with rice, beans, and fresh garnishes for a delicious Tex-Mex dinner.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
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 black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - ¼ cup water
→ Rice
13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water or chicken broth
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ Beans
18 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
19 - ½ tsp ground cumin
20 - ¼ tsp chili powder
→ Toppings (optional)
21 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
22 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
23 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
24 - 1 avocado, sliced
25 - ¼ cup sour cream
26 - ¼ cup sliced jalapeños
27 - Fresh cilantro leaves
28 - Lime wedges
# How to Prepare:
01 - Bring water or chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice and salt. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Keep warm.
02 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine black beans, cumin, and chili powder. Heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat if necessary.
05 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and tomato paste. Mix thoroughly, then add water and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened and fragrant.
06 - Divide rice evenly among four bowls. Top each with the seasoned beef, warm beans, and optional toppings such as tomatoes, lettuce, cheese, avocado, sour cream, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and lime wedges.
07 - Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks at once, so dinner is ready in under an hour without juggling a dozen pans.
- You can pile on whatever toppings you crave or skip the ones you dont, making it perfect for picky eaters and adventurous ones alike.
02 -
- Dont skip draining the beef after browning, even with lean meat a little fat pools and can make the bowl greasy.
- Add the garlic after the onion has softened or it will scorch and turn bitter in the hot pan.
03 -
- Toast the spices in the hot pan for 30 seconds before adding the tomato paste, it unlocks deeper flavor and makes the whole kitchen smell incredible.
- Use a fork to fluff the rice instead of stirring it with a spoon, it keeps the grains separate and light instead of gummy.