Beef Burrito Bowls Rice Beans (Print Version)
Spiced beef, fluffy rice, black beans, and fresh toppings make a vibrant and flavorful bowl.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
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 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
12 - ¼ cup water
→ 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
→ Beans
18 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - ½ teaspoon ground cumin
20 - ½ teaspoon chili powder
21 - ¼ teaspoon salt
22 - 2 tablespoons water
→ Toppings (optional)
23 - 1 large avocado, sliced
24 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
25 - ½ cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
26 - ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
27 - ½ cup corn (cooked or canned, drained)
28 - Fresh cilantro leaves
29 - Lime wedges
# Directions:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine rice, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, keep covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and tomato paste. Add water, reduce heat, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
03 - Combine black beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, and water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium-low heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Divide rice evenly among four bowls. Top with cooked beef and seasoned beans. Add optional toppings such as avocado, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, corn, cilantro, and lime wedges as desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everyone builds their own bowl, so picky eaters and adventurous ones sit happily at the same table.
- The spiced beef tastes like it simmered all day, but it's genuinely done in under 10 minutes.
- One batch feeds four people for less than what you'd spend at a casual restaurant.
- It's naturally gluten-free without any weird substitutions or apologies.
02 -
- Drain and rinse your canned beans—this single step removes the thick liquid that can waterlog your bowl and muddy the flavors.
- Don't skip the lime juice in the rice; it's the secret that transforms plain rice into something bright and intentional.
03 -
- Toast your spices in the hot oil for 10 seconds before adding the beef—this blooms their flavors and makes the whole bowl taste more intentional.
- If your beef seems greasy after browning, spoon off excess fat before adding the spices; it keeps the bowl from feeling slick on your tongue.