Smoky Beef and Rice Bowl with Charred Salsa

Ingredients

• 12 oz oz ground beef
• 0.75 cup cup white rice
• 1 tbsp tbsp chipotle in adobo
• 1 tsp tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp tsp smoked paprika
• 3 cloves cloves garlic
• 1 small onion
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 4 leaves romaine lettuce
• 1 lime
• 0.25 cup cup cilantro
• 2 tbsp tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the rice according to package directions and keep warm.

2. 2

   Char the tomatoes and half the onion in a dry skillet over high heat until blackened in spots, then blend with cilantro, half the garlic, lime juice, and salt for the salsa.

3. 3

   Heat avocado oil in a skillet, sauté the remaining onion and garlic 3 minutes until soft.

4. 4

   Add the beef and brown thoroughly, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6 minutes.

5. 5

   Stir in chipotle, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt; simmer 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve the beef over rice with charred salsa, shredded romaine, and extra lime wedges.