Beef and Bean Burrito Bowls
Seasoned ground beef over rice with black beans, fresh toppings, and a squeeze of lime — a hearty lunch bowl.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup, dry white rice
- 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed black beans
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cut into wedges lime
- 2 cups, shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream(optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cook rice according to package directions.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black beans. Cook 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- 4
Divide rice among 3 bowls. Top with beef and beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- 5
Add a dollop of sour cream if using and serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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