Beef Burrito Bowls Rice Beans (Printable)
Hearty bowl with seasoned beef, rice, beans, and fresh toppings for an easy, flavorful meal.
# 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 Steps:
01 - Combine rice, water or broth, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, 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 onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spoon, and cook 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer 2-3 minutes until beef is thoroughly coated and sauce thickens slightly.
04 - Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 2-3 minutes until heated through, stirring occasionally.
05 - Divide rice among four bowls. Layer with seasoned beef, black beans, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado, and sour cream. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything cooks in under 30 minutes with minimal cleanup
- Everyone can customize their own bowl exactly how they like it
- The leftovers taste even better the next day
02 -
- Dont skip draining the beef or your bowls will end up greasy
- Lime wedges are essential, they brighten the entire dish
03 -
- Cook rice in chicken broth instead of water for deeper flavor
- Season beans aggressively since they need more than you think