Hey there, busy bees! Need a dinner that's ready in minutes but doesn't skimp on flavor or nutrition? Let me introduce you to my go-to: Ground Beef Burrito Bowl. Think all the deliciousness of a loaded burrito, without the messy wrap. Quick, healthy, and packed with flavor – it’s a lifesaver on those hectic weeknights when take-out is calling your name. Honestly, it’s often the only thing standing between me and a pizza delivery guy!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
This isn't just a recipe; it's a cherished memory. I first had a version of this during a backpacking trip through Mexico. A kind family shared their simple, yet incredibly flavorful, bowl with me. I’ve adapted it over the years, but that initial taste of authentic Mexican cuisine, shared with new friends under a starry sky, always comes flooding back with every bite of my Ground Beef Burrito Bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime wedges
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.
- Sauté Aromatics: Drain off any excess grease. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
- Season the Meat: Stir in taco seasoning and follow the package instructions. This usually involves adding a bit of water to help the seasoning coat the beef evenly.Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide cooked rice evenly among bowls. Top with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and corn.
- Add the Finishing Touches: Spoon salsa over the top. Add diced avocado and shredded cheese.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with any desired toppings like sour cream, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy Ground Beef Burrito Bowl!
Ground Beef Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound ground beef
- Drain off any excess grease. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes.1 onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in taco seasoning and follow the package instructions. This usually involves adding a bit of water to help the seasoning coat the beef evenly. Simmer for 5 minutes.1 packet taco seasoning
- Divide cooked rice evenly among bowls. Top with seasoned ground beef, black beans, and corn.1 cup cooked rice, 1 pound ground beef, 1 can black beans, 1 cup corn
- Spoon salsa over the top. Add diced avocado and shredded cheese.1 cup salsa, 1 avocado, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Garnish with any desired toppings like sour cream, Greek yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and healthy Ground Beef Burrito Bowl!Optional toppings: sour cream, Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime wedges