Beef Burrito Bowls Rice Beans (Printable Version)
Seasoned ground beef paired with rice, black beans, and fresh toppings for a vibrant, customizable bowl.
# Ingredient List:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 garlic cloves, 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 black pepper
11 - ½ cup tomato sauce
12 - 2 tablespoons water
→ For the Rice
13 - 1 cup long grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - ½ teaspoon salt
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
→ For the Black Beans
18 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
20 - ¼ teaspoon salt
→ Toppings
21 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
22 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
23 - 1 avocado, diced
24 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
25 - ¼ cup sour cream
26 - ¼ cup sliced green onions
27 - Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
28 - Lime wedges
# How to Make:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
02 - In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper over the beef. Stir to coat. Add tomato sauce and water, and simmer for 3–4 minutes, until slightly thickened.
04 - In a small saucepan, combine black beans, cumin, and salt. Heat gently over medium-low for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top each with black beans, seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, and lime wedges.
06 - Serve immediately, allowing everyone to mix and match toppings as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything cooks in about 45 minutes with mostly pantry staples you probably have right now
- The deconstructed style lets everyone customize their bowl exactly how they like it
02 -
- I once skipped draining the beef and ended up with soupy bowls that were impossible to eat neatly
- The lime juice in the rice is the secret ingredient that makes these taste like they came from a restaurant
03 -
- Set up a toppings bar and let everyone build their own perfect bowl
- Double the beef portion and freeze half for an even faster dinner next week