Beef Burrito Bowls with Rice (Print Version)
Tex-Mex style bowl with seasoned beef, rice, beans, avocado, and fresh toppings for a satisfying meal.
# What You Need:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - 1/2 cup beef or chicken broth
→ For the Rice
13 - 1 1/4 cups long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
→ For the Beans
18 - 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
20 - 1/2 tsp chili powder
21 - 1 tbsp olive oil
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
23 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
24 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
25 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
26 - 3/4 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
27 - 1/4 cup sour cream
28 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
29 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How to Prepare:
01 - Combine rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, stir in lime juice and cilantro.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and brown until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Pour in broth and simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes, until slightly thickened.
04 - Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
05 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan except the rice, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
- The seasoned beef develops this incredible depth that makes your whole kitchen smell like your favorite Tex-Mex spot
- You can customize toppings based on what you have, so it works with whatever fridge cleanout situation you are dealing with
02 -
- The beef mixture thickens quickly off the heat, so do not overreduce it in the pan or it will dry out
- Room temperature sour cream spreads better and does not cool down your bowl as fast
- Avocado turns brown fast, so slice it right before serving or toss with extra lime juice
03 -
- Toast your spices in the hot pan for 30 seconds before adding the beef for deeper flavor
- Let the beef rest in the pan off the heat for 5 minutes before serving so the sauce absorbs back into the meat