Beef Burrito Bowls Rice Beans (Printable)
Tex-Mex bowls with seasoned beef, rice, beans, cheese, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a hearty meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Beef
01 - 1 lb lean ground beef
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - 1/2 cup beef broth or water
→ For the Rice
13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
16 - 1 tbsp lime juice
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ For the Beans
18 - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
21 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
22 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
23 - 1 avocado, sliced
24 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
25 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
26 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
27 - 2 green onions, sliced
28 - Optional: sliced jalapeños, shredded lettuce, salsa
# How-To Steps:
01 - Rinse rice until water runs clear. 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 cilantro.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in beef broth, stir, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until thickened.
04 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine black beans with cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top each with seasoned beef, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, and any additional toppings as desired. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Everything cooks in under 45 minutes with most ingredients already in your pantry
- The seasoned beef freezes beautifully for those weeks when cooking feels impossible
- Everyone builds their own bowl so no more picking off ingredients people dont like
02 -
- Dont skip rinsing the rice until the water runs clear or your rice will be gummy instead of fluffy
- The beef mixture tastes even better the next day so make extra and freeze it in portion sized containers
- The seasoned beef freezes beautifully for up to three months so double the batch when you have the time
03 -
- Toast your spices in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding them to the beef for deeper flavor
- Let the beef rest in its sauce for at least 5 minutes before serving so the flavors really meld together