Description
This Ground Beef Burrito Bowl is a delicious, hearty meal that’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Flavorful seasoned ground beef, served over a bed of rice, and topped with fresh veggies, cheese, and a creamy dressing, makes it a great choice for healthy dinner recipes, quick dinner ideas, and healthy lunch recipes.
Ingredients
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For the Ground Beef:
- 1 lb ground beef (lean or extra lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water
For the Bowl:
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/2 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/4 cup red onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon salsa (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
For the Dressing (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess fat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in water and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the seasoning mixture thickens.
- Prepare the bowl: Divide the cooked rice into bowls. Top with seasoned ground beef, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt, and drizzle with salsa if desired.
- Garnish and serve: Drizzle the optional lime dressing over the bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- Make it spicier by adding diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- For a lighter version, use lettuce as a base instead of rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 790
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg