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A vibrant beef burrito bowl with seasoned ground beef, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, avocado, and shredded cheese in a white bowl.
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Beef Burrito Bowls

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 620kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 90% lean ground beef
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed
  • 1 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large avocado , sliced
  • 0.5 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Add diced onions and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking the meat into small crumbles until no pink remains.
  • Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 90 seconds until fragrant.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine the warm cooked rice with lime juice and minced cilantro, tossing until evenly incorporated.
  • Heat the black beans and corn in a small saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes or until reached internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Divide the cilantro-lime rice equally among four serving bowls.
  • Layer the seasoned beef, black beans, and corn over the rice.
  • Top each bowl with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado slices, and shredded cheese immediately before serving.