Beef Burrito Bowls Rice Beans (Printable Version)
Layered beef, rice, black beans, and fresh toppings create a hearty, customizable Mexican-inspired dish.
# What You Need:
→ Beef
01 - 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 - ¼ cup tomato sauce
→ Rice
12 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
13 - 2 cups water or low-sodium chicken broth
14 - ¼ tsp salt
→ Beans
15 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
16 - ½ tsp ground cumin
17 - ½ tsp 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 for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until beef is well coated and sauce is slightly thickened.
04 - In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
05 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top with seasoned beef, black beans, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, avocado, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- Everyone gets exactly what they want without any special requests
- The leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
02 -
- Dont skip rinsing the beans unless you want that metallic canned flavor in every bite
- The lime wedges arent optional, theyre what makes everything taste bright and alive
03 -
- Cook your rice in chicken broth instead of water for invisible depth of flavor
- Sprinkle a little cheese on the hot beef right before serving so it melts slightly