Beef Burrito Bowls Rice (Printable Version)
A vibrant bowl with seasoned beef, rice, black beans and fresh toppings for a flavorful main dish.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1.1 lb 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 - ½ tsp dried oregano
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - ½ cup beef or chicken broth
→ For the Rice
13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - ½ tsp salt
16 - Juice of ½ lime
17 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
→ For the Black Beans
18 - 14 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - ½ tsp ground cumin
20 - ½ tsp chili powder
21 - Juice of ½ lime
→ Toppings
22 - 1 large tomato, diced
23 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced or cubed
24 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
25 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
26 - ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
27 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
28 - 1 jalapeño, sliced
29 - Lime wedges
# How to Make:
01 - In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Set aside and keep warm.
02 - While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5–6 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the beef. Cook for 1 minute, stirring. Stir in tomato paste and broth. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 4–5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
04 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice. Stir until heated through, about 3–4 minutes.
05 - Divide rice among 4 serving bowls. Top with black beans, seasoned beef, and your choice of toppings such as tomato, avocado, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime wedges.
06 - Serve immediately and enjoy!
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in separate pans so each component gets proper attention instead of everything tasting like one confused dish
- The topping bar means everyone can customize their own bowl without anyone picking anything off
02 -
- Drain the beef after browning if there is excess fat or your bowls will feel heavy and greasy
- The rice needs to be fluffed immediately after cooking or it clumps into a solid block
03 -
- Taste the beef before adding salt because the tomato paste and broth might have already seasoned it enough
- Extra lime juice at the end brightens everything up if the bowls feel too heavy or rich