Beef Burrito Bowls That Beat Chipotle

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

This Beef Burrito Bowls recipe offers a delicious and customizable meal perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Featuring ground beef, rice, and fresh toppings, it brings all the flavors of a burrito in a convenient bowl.

Whether you want a satisfying weeknight dinner or a meal prep option, this recipe can be tailored to your liking with various toppings and ingredients.

Easy Beef Burrito Bowls Recipe

These Beef Burrito Bowls consist of seasoned ground beef served over fluffy rice and topped with ingredients like black beans, corn, and avocado. The dish takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people, making it a great choice for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
1 cup cooked white or brown rice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 avocado, diced
1 cup shredded lettuce
1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
Sour cream or Greek yogurt for topping
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft (about 3-4 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Then, add the ground beef and taco seasoning, cooking until the beef is browned and cooked through (approximately 6-8 minutes).
Prepare the Rice: While the beef is cooking, prepare the rice according to package instructions or use pre-cooked rice.
Assemble the Bowls: In serving bowls, layer a base of cooked rice, followed by the seasoned ground beef. Top with black beans, corn, chopped tomatoes, avocado, and shredded lettuce.

Add Cheese and Toppings: Sprinkle cheese on top of the bowls and add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve: Enjoy your Beef Burrito Bowls immediately, and customize with additional toppings as desired.