Beef Burrito Bowls Rice Beans (Printable)

Tex-Mex style bowls featuring spiced beef, fluffy rice, black beans, and fresh garnishes.

# What You Need:

→ For the Beef

01 - 1 pound lean ground beef
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 teaspoons chili powder
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
12 - 1/2 cup beef broth or water

→ For the Rice

13 - 1 cup long-grain white rice
14 - 2 cups water
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
17 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

→ For the Beans

18 - 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
19 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
20 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Toppings

21 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
22 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
23 - 1 avocado, sliced
24 - 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
25 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
26 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
27 - 2 green onions, sliced
28 - Optional: sliced jalapeños, shredded lettuce, salsa

# How To Cook:

01 - Rinse rice until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then stir in lime juice and cilantro.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-6 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
03 - Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper to the beef. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in beef broth, stir, and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
04 - In a small saucepan over low heat, combine black beans with cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
05 - Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top each with seasoned beef, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, green onions, and any additional toppings as desired. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one pan except the rice, meaning minimal cleanup
  • The seasoned beef reheats beautifully for tomorrows lunch
  • Customizable toppings mean picky eaters and adventurous eaters both win
02 -
  • Dont skip rinsing the rice until water runs clear, or youll end up with gummy grains
  • The beef mixture needs that simmer time with broth to fully develop depth
  • Lining everything up in separate bowls before serving makes the table feel like a build-your-own station
03 -
  • Let the beef mixture cool slightly before topping bowls so hot ingredients dont wilt the fresh toppings
  • Use a sharp knife for avocado slicing and fan the pieces on top for that restaurant presentation

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