Beef Burrito Bowls with Rice (Printable Version)
Vibrant bowls with seasoned beef, fluffy rice, creamy beans, and fresh toppings—a satisfying Tex-Mex favorite.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lbs 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 (optional)
27 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
# Directions:
01 - Bring water and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes until tender. Fluff with a fork, mix in lime juice and cilantro, and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2–3 minutes until soft, add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add tomato paste and beef broth; simmer 4–5 minutes until thickened.
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 rice among four bowls. Top with seasoned beef, beans, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeño slices. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in one skillet except the rice, meaning minimal cleanup
- The seasoned beef keeps incredibly well for meal prep lunches all week
02 -
- Resist the urge to rush the rice, water and patience are the only two ingredients you need
- Let the spices cook in the beef mixture for that full minute, or they will taste raw and dusty
03 -
- Rinse your rice until the water runs clear before cooking for the fluffiest results
- Let the beef mixture rest for a few minutes off the heat before serving so the flavors really settle in