A flavorful and customizable burrito bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, rice, and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Rice
1poundlean ground beef (80/20 or leaner)
1tablespoonolive oil
1smallonion, finely diced
3clovesgarlic, minced
1packettaco seasoning
0.5cuptomato sauce or salsa
0.5cupwater
to tasteSalt and pepper(to taste)
1cuplong-grain white or brown rice
2cupswater or chicken broth
1unitlime(juice of 1 lime)
2tablespoonsfresh cilantro, chopped
1tablespoonbutter or olive oil
to tasteSalt
1cupblack beans, drained and rinsed
1cupcorn (grilled or canned, drained)
1cupshredded lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
1avocadodiced or sliced
1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
0.5cupred onion, thinly sliced
1cupshredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
0.5cupsour cream
to tasteHot sauce(for drizzling)
1jalapeñosliced (optional)
Garnish
to tasteFresh cilantro leaves
for servingLime wedges
Instructions
Cook rice in boiling water or broth until tender, then fluff and stir in lime juice, cilantro, and butter. Keep warm.
Sauté onion in olive oil until softened, add garlic, then cook ground beef until browned. Stir in taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and water; simmer until thickened.
Assemble bowls by layering rice, seasoned beef, and toppings: beans, corn, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, onion, cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to customize toppings and spice level to your preference.