Description
Savor Mexican-inspired flavors with this quick beef burrito bowl, packed with zesty rice, seasoned ground beef, and fresh toppings. Bold ingredients blend seamlessly, offering you a satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality comfort directly to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables and Grains:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 15 ounces canned black beans, drained
- 14.5 ounces canned tomatoes, diced or crushed with juice
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium lime
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high temperature, gently sautéing diced onions and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, crumbling and browning the meat while stirring frequently, ensuring no pink remains.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat mixture, then incorporate rice, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken broth, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Increase heat to bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to low, cover the skillet, and allow to simmer for 16-20 minutes until rice reaches tender consistency.
- Fold in black beans, sweet corn kernels, and vibrant red bell pepper, continuing to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes to ensure all ingredients are heated evenly.
- Remove skillet from heat source and drizzle fresh lime juice across the mixture, gently stirring to distribute the bright citrus flavor throughout.
- Transfer burrito bowl contents to serving dishes and generously garnish with shredded cheddar cheese, creating a melty, appetizing topping.
Notes
- Customize spice levels by adjusting taco seasoning amount or using homemade blend for more control.
- Choose lean ground beef (90/10) to reduce excess fat while maintaining rich flavor and protein content.
- Make this dish gluten-free by selecting certified gluten-free taco seasoning and verifying all ingredient labels.
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking process and ensure quick, stress-free meal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 556 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg