Beef Burrito Bowls with Rice (Printable)
Hearty bowls with seasoned beef, rice, black beans, and fresh toppings for a flavorful family dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
09 - ½ teaspoon salt
10 - ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - ¼ cup tomato sauce
→ Rice
12 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
13 - 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
14 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Beans
15 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
16 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
17 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Toppings
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
21 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
22 - 1 avocado, diced
23 - ¼ cup sour cream
24 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
25 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine rice, water or broth, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until fully browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until beef is evenly coated and sauce has slightly thickened.
05 - Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
06 - Divide rice evenly among four bowls. Top with seasoned beef, warmed black beans, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Everyone builds their bowl exactly how they like it, so picky eaters and adventurous eaters both win
- The seasoned beef gets even better after a day in the fridge, making leftovers genuinely exciting
- Most of the components can be prepped ahead, turning weeknight dinner into an easy assembly job
02 -
- I once skipped draining the beef and ended up with watery toppings that made everything soggy within minutes
- Letting the beef simmer with the tomato sauce for those extra few minutes makes the flavors meld together beautifully
- Room temperature toppings taste much better than cold ones straight from the fridge
03 -
- Season your beans generously since theyre the neutral element that needs to stand up to the spiced beef
- The beef mixture tastes even better after sitting overnight, so consider making double