Description
Homemade beef burrito bowl delivers authentic Mexican flavors in one delicious dish. Layers of seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, and fresh toppings create a simple yet satisfying meal you can enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85% lean)
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cilantro-lime)
- 1 cup black beans (canned, drained, and rinsed)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, salt, and pepper)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup guacamole (or diced avocado)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a hot skillet at medium heat, thoroughly cooking until no pink remains, then discard accumulated grease.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef and pour water, stirring continuously until liquid reduces and meat absorbs flavors completely.
- Create a foundation in each serving bowl with a bed of fluffy white rice.
- Distribute seasoned beef evenly across the rice layer.
- Scatter black beans and sweet corn kernels over the meat.
- Generously sprinkle diced fresh tomatoes and thinly sliced red onion across the bowl.
- Cover the mixture with crisp shredded lettuce and shredded cheese.
- Crown the bowl with a generous dollop of creamy sour cream.
- Add vibrant salsa and smooth guacamole to enhance flavor profile.
- Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice over the entire dish.
- Garnish with fragrant chopped cilantro leaves.
- Serve immediately with crispy tortilla chips on the side for added texture and crunch.
Notes
- Customize the beef seasoning by using homemade taco blend for a more authentic flavor profile.
- Choose brown rice or cauliflower rice to make the dish lower in carbohydrates and more nutrient-dense.
- Enhance protein content by adding grilled chicken or plant-based alternatives like black bean crumbles for vegetarian options.
- Prep ingredients ahead of time to create a quick weeknight meal that can be assembled in minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 448 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg