Ground Beef Burrito Bowls
Ground beef burrito bowls build cilantro-lime rice, seasoned taco beef, beans, corn, and fresh toppings into a customizable one-bowl Mexican-inspired USA dinner. Brown the beef to 160°F and keep cold toppings separate for food-safe meal prep.
🛒Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade + 2/3 cup water
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, warmed
- 1 cup corn kernels, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomato or pico de gallo
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Salsa and hot sauce to taste
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Skillet
- Rice cooker or pot
- Instant-read thermometer
- Meal prep containers
📝Instructions
- 1
Cook rice per package. Toss hot rice with lime juice and cilantro.
- 2
Brown ground beef in a skillet until 160°F and no pink remains. Drain. Add seasoning and water; simmer until thickened, 3–5 minutes.
- 3
Warm beans and corn until steaming.
- 4
Divide rice into 4 bowls. Top with beef, beans, corn, lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and sour cream.
- 5
For meal prep: cool components, store rice/beef/beans separate from cold toppings up to 3 days; reheat hot parts to 165°F before adding fresh toppings.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 560
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❓Frequently Asked Questions
How long do burrito bowls keep?
Cooked components 3–4 days refrigerated. Add avocado and lettuce the day you eat.
Chicken version?
Use cooked chicken heated to 165°F with the same seasoning.
Low carb?
Swap rice for cauliflower rice or shredded lettuce.
Is leftover ground beef safe?
Yes if refrigerated within 2 hours and reheated to 165°F.
