Beef Burrito Bowl with Brown Rice (Printable Version)
Tender spiced beef over fluffy brown rice with fresh avocado, beans, and bright toppings for a satisfying Tex-Mex meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Beef
01 - 1.1 lbs lean ground beef
02 - 2 tsp olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely diced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tsp chili powder
06 - 1 tsp ground cumin
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp dried oregano
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
10 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
11 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
12 - 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp beef broth or water
→ Rice
13 - 1 cup uncooked brown rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Toppings
16 - 1 can (14 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
17 - 1 large avocado, diced
18 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
19 - 1 cup corn kernels, cooked or thawed
20 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
21 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
22 - 1/4 cup sour cream
23 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
24 - Lime wedges, to serve
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - In a saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
04 - Stir in chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Add tomato paste and beef broth, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened and flavors meld.
05 - Heat black beans in a small saucepan over medium heat or warm in the microwave until heated through.
06 - Divide cooked brown rice among 4 bowls. Top each bowl with seasoned beef, black beans, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, corn, shredded lettuce, cheese, and sour cream. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
07 - Serve the burrito bowls immediately while warm.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- Every component can be prepped ahead, making this your secret weapon for those nights when cooking feels impossible but takeout isnt calling your name.
- The contrast between warm spiced beef, cool creamy avocado, and that slight crunch from fresh vegetables creates a bowl that never feels like youre eating the same bite twice.
02 -
- Cooking the onions until truly soft before adding garlic prevents that sharp raw onion flavor that can overpower the other ingredients.
- Warming your tortilla chips in the oven for 5 minutes makes them sturdy enough to scoop up the heartiest portions without breaking.
03 -
- Toast your rice in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding water to develop a deeper, nuttier flavor that stands up beautifully to the seasoned beef.
- Massage a pinch of salt into your avocado chunks and theyll stay prettier longer without browning so quickly.