Beef Burrito Bowl Rice (Printable)
Tex-Mex inspired bowl with seasoned beef, rice, black beans, and fresh toppings for a hearty meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - 1/4 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, drained and rinsed
19 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
20 - 1/4 tsp chili powder
21 - 2 tbsp water
→ Toppings
22 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
23 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
24 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
25 - 1 avocado, sliced
26 - 1/4 cup sour cream
27 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
28 - Lime wedges, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Stir in lime juice and chopped 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 for 1 minute. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add tomato paste and beef broth or water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
04 - Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and water in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir and heat for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
05 - Divide rice evenly among 4 bowls. Top each with seasoned beef, black beans, cheese, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Everyone gets to customize their own bowl, so there's no complaining about what's in it.
- It comes together in under an hour, which means you can serve it on a weeknight without the stress.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day when all the flavors have gotten to know each other.
02 -
- Don't skip draining the excess fat from the beef because it'll make the bowl feel heavy instead of vibrant.
- Lime juice at the end is what makes this taste restaurant-quality, so don't think of it as optional.
- Assemble the bowls right before serving because the toppings will stay crisp and everything will taste intentional.
03 -
- Toast your spices in the pan for just a moment after you brown the beef to unlock their full flavor before adding the wet ingredients.
- Use a 80/20 ground beef ratio because the fat keeps everything tender and prevents a dry, crumbly texture.