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Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Emily

Beef Burrito Bowl

A nutritious and satisfying Beef Burrito Bowl that brings vibrant, Mexican-inspired flavors to your kitchen with minimal effort. This one-pot friendly recipe combines perfectly seasoned lean ground beef with aromatic cilantro-lime rice, sweet fire-roasted corn, and hearty black beans. Ideal for busy families, it offers a balanced, customizable meal that is as quick to prepare as it is flavorful, ensuring a restaurant-quality experience without the complex cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 580
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups Long-grain white rice
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 Lime, zested and juiced
  • 12-ounce bag Frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed
  • 4-ounce can Diced pimentos, drained
  • 3 Scallions, sliced
  • 1 tsp. Ground cumin
  • 3/4 tsp. Black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lb. Ground beef (90/10 lean)
  • 1 tsp. Chili powder
  • 1 tsp. Smoked paprika
  • 2 15-oz cans Cuban-style black beans, warmed

Method
 

  1. In a pot, bring rice, water, a portion of the salt, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a boil, then simmer until tender.
  2. Fold the fresh chopped cilantro and lime zest/juice into the cooked hot rice and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
  4. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and season with cumin, chili powder, paprika, remaining salt, and pepper.
  5. Cook the beef until browned and fully cooked through.
  6. In a separate bowl, toss the thawed fire-roasted corn, pimentos, and sliced scallions to create the veggie mix.
  7. Assemble the bowls by layering the cilantro-lime rice, seasoned ground beef, warm black beans, and the corn-pimento mixture.
  8. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Ensure the corn is completely thawed and drained well to prevent the bowl from becoming watery. You can customize this by adding slices of fresh avocado or a dollop of Greek yogurt as a healthy topping. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.