Description
This Ground Beef Burrito Bowl is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines seasoned ground beef with flavorful toppings like rice, beans, cheese, and fresh salsas. It’s a perfect dish for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
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For the cooked peppers and onions:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Pinch of salt, plus more to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
For the seasoned ground beef:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup water
For assembling the bowls:
- 3 to 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups steamed rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- Corn salsa
- Tomato salsa or pico de gallo
- Guacamole or sliced avocado
- Sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the peppers and onions: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add peppers and onions, season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until slightly softened. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Cook the ground beef: In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until water is mostly absorbed. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the bowls: Divide lettuce between 4 bowls. Add rice, beans, cooked peppers and onions, seasoned ground beef, cheese, salsas, and avocado. Top with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
