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Homemade beef burrito bowls with seasoned ground beef cilantro lime rice and fresh toppings
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Beef Burrito Bowls

Easy homemade beef burrito bowls featuring perfectly seasoned ground beef, fluffy cilantro lime rice, black beans, corn, and all your favorite fresh toppings. This Chipotle-inspired recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and is perfect for weeknight dinners or weekly meal prep
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ¼ cup water
  • cups long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • ½ cup salsa or pico de gallo
  • Pickled jalapeños optional
  • Shredded lettuce optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice according to package directions. Once done, fluff with a fork and stir in the juice of one lime, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Cover and set aside.
  2. While the rice cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until fully browned.
  3. Drain excess fat from the skillet. Add the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and ¼ cup water to the beef. Stir to combine.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer the seasoned beef for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat evenly.
  5. Rinse and drain the black beans. Warm them in a small saucepan over medium heat with a pinch of cumin and garlic powder. If using corn, warm it alongside the beans or in a separate pan.
  6. Assemble the burrito bowls: divide the cilantro lime rice among four bowls. Top each with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and corn.
  7. Add desired toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, salsa or pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, shredded lettuce, and extra cilantro.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!