beef burrito bowl (Print Version)
A vibrant bowl featuring seasoned beef, rice, beans, and fresh vegetables with classic toppings.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Beef
01 - 1 lb 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 black pepper
11 - ¼ cup tomato sauce or salsa
→ Rice
12 - 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
13 - 2 cups water
14 - ½ teaspoon salt
15 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
→ Toppings
17 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
18 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed)
19 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
20 - 1 avocado, diced
21 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
22 - ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
23 - ¼ cup sliced green onions
24 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
25 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15–18 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro. Set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion until softened, 2–3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
03 - Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
04 - Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add tomato sauce or salsa to the beef mixture. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat.
06 - Divide rice among four bowls. Top each with seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and preferred toppings.
07 - Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, sprinkle green onions and cilantro leaves, and serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in under 40 minutes, which means dinner on a busy weeknight without stress.
- You get to customize every element exactly how you like it, from cheese to heat level.
- One bowl feeds you well and leaves your kitchen feeling manageable, not overwhelmed.
02 -
- Don't skip draining the rice water completely—soggy rice ruins everything, so give it a moment to rest before fluffing.
- Dice the avocado at the last minute or it will oxidize and turn brownish; if you're prepping ahead, keep the pit in until service time.
03 -
- Toast your cumin and chili powder in the pan for about 30 seconds before adding the beef—it wakes them up and makes the whole dish taste deeper and more intentional.
- If you're cooking for a crowd, prep all your toppings ahead of time in small bowls and let people build their own, which turns dinner into something interactive and fun.