Healthy Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe
Craving for taco-night flavor and don't want a mess? Your call has been answered with this Healthy Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe - an easy weeknight meal full of flavor, beef, beans, and fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Medium pot with lid (for rice)
- Large skillet (nonstick or cast iron)
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Can opener
- Strainer (for rinsing beans)
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Serving bowls (2)
Ingredients
Base + Filling
- ½ cup Uncooked rice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ lb Lean ground beef (85–90%)
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- ½ tsp Cumin
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Black beans (drained and rinsed)
- ¾ cup Corn (drained)
- ½ cup Salsa (mild or medium)
Toppings
- 1-2 cups Chopped lettuce
- ½ cup Diced tomatoes
- ½ Avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup Shredded cheese
- 1 Lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Cook the Rice
Cook the rice first, following the package directions. Make sure it doesn't get clumpy and keep it warm by covering it. Fluff it with a fork.Brown the Beef
Put a large skillet over a medium-high heat stove and add olive oil. Now add the ground beef and break it into very small pieces as it cooks. Make sure no pink is left and stir until browned, about 5-7 minutes.Add the Taco Flavor
Sprinkle chili powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cumin, and stir well so the beef is coated perfectly. Cook it for 30 seconds, and it will smell bold and toasty.Warm the Beans and Corn
Add the drained and rinsed corn and black beans right into the skillet. Cook them for 2-3 minutes and keep stirring. Make sure you are not drying it out.Make It Saucy
To make it saucy and juicy, pour in salsa and stir again. Let it bubble for 1 minute.Build the Bowls
Take the rice and divide it into two bowls, and place the beef mixture on top. Add your toppings.Finish and Serve
Squeeze fresh lime over each bowl and serve warm.
Notes
Overall, this is a great dish for weeknights when you don't have much time, but you want to cook something filling and cozy. This meal comes with a filling flavor and rich taste. But you can prepare it in under 25 minutes only.