Description
Need a weeknight dinner that’s bold, filling, and fast? This ground beef burrito bowl packs juicy taco-seasoned beef, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, melty cheddar, and a cool pop of salsa and cilantro. It’s high-protein, customizable, and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Burrito Bowl Components
- 1 cup cooked white rice (or brown/cilantro-lime rice) per bowl, hot and fluffy
- 1/2 cup taco-seasoned ground beef per bowl, juicy and saucy
- 1/4 cup black beans, canned, rinsed & drained; per bowl
- 1/4 cup corn, canned (drained) or frozen (thawed); per bowl
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded; per bowl
- 2 tbsp salsa or pico de gallo per bowl
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; per bowl
Taco-Seasoned Ground Beef (≈4 servings)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or ~2 tbsp
- 1/2 cup water
Optional Garnishes
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Cook 1 cup rice per bowl according to package directions. Keep it hot and fluffy. Rinse white rice before cooking; add lime and salt after cooking if desired.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Return beef to heat, sprinkle in taco seasoning and add 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until saucy. Add more water if needed.
4. Rinse and drain black beans. Drain or thaw corn. Chop fresh cilantro. Optionally warm beans and corn briefly in the microwave.
5. Assemble bowls: Start with hot rice. Add 1/2 cup seasoned beef, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup corn, and 1/4 cup shredded cheddar.
6. Top with 2 tbsp salsa or pico de gallo and 1 tbsp chopped cilantro. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.
7. Serve immediately while hot, or store ingredients separately for meal prep and reheat before assembling.
Notes
Time-saver: Use microwaveable or leftover rice to reduce total time to ~20 minutes.
Meal prep: Store components separately up to 4 days; assemble and heat before serving.
Make it lighter: Use brown rice, part-skim cheese, and low-sodium taco seasoning.
Variations: Add lettuce, avocado, sautéed peppers, or a drizzle of sour cream or chipotle mayo.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg