Description
A customizable, protein-packed burrito bowl with seasoned ground beef, cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings. Ready in 30 minutes and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup pickled jalapeños
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- 1. Mix warm cooked rice with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.
- 2. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion 4-5 minutes until softened.
- 3. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 4. Add ground beef, breaking up with spoon. Cook 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
- 5. Add taco seasoning, water, and drained tomatoes. Simmer 3-4 minutes.
- 6. Stir in black beans and cook 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- 7. Prepare fresh toppings while beef mixture cools slightly.
- 8. Assemble bowls with rice base, beef mixture, and desired toppings.
- 9. Garnish with green onions, sour cream, and avocado. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Store cooked beef mixture up to 4 days refrigerated or 3 months frozen. Keep fresh toppings separate until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g