Beef Burrito Bowls with Rice and Beans (Printable View)
Seasoned beef, cilantro lime rice, black beans, and fresh toppings in hearty bowls
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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 black pepper
11 - 1/4 cup tomato paste
12 - 1/2 cup beef broth or water
→ Rice
13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Beans
18 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
19 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
20 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Toppings
21 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
22 - 1 avocado, diced
23 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
24 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
25 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
26 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
27 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Bring 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add 1 cup rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 18–20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork, stir in lime juice and cilantro, then set aside covered.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spoon, and cook 5–7 minutes until thoroughly browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the beef. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and beef broth. Simmer 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens nicely.
04 - Combine black beans, cumin, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir occasionally until heated through, about 3–4 minutes.
05 - Divide cilantro-lime rice among four bowls. Layer with seasoned beef, warmed beans, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one pan or pot, making cleanup almost nonexistent
- The seasoned beef tastes even better the next day, so lunch is already planned
- Everyone can customize their own bowl with whatever toppings they love
02 -
- Dont skip draining the beef if theres excess fat, or your bowl will feel greasy instead of satisfying
- Let the spice mixture cook with the beef for at least a minute, raw spices taste dusty and unpleasant
- Warm your bowls in the oven for a few minutes, it makes a surprising difference in how long everything stays hot
03 -
- Double the beef mixture and freeze half for an even faster dinner next week
- Squeeze fresh lime over the entire bowl right before eating, it wakes up every single flavor