Beef and Black Bean Rice Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 lime
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the jasmine rice and cook it with 2 cups water in a covered pot over low heat for 15 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat.

3. 3

   Stir in the taco seasoning mix, black beans (drained and rinsed), and petite diced tomatoes with their juices.

4. 4

   Simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened and heated through.

5. 5

   Squeeze the lime over the beef mixture and stir in the cilantro.

6. 6

   Spoon the rice into bowls and top with the beef and black bean mixture.