Description
High Protein Ground Beef Burrito Bowl made with lean seasoned beef, brown rice, black beans, and fresh toppings. This balanced, protein-packed meal is perfect for healthy dinners and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if needed)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 avocado, sliced or diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Optional: sliced jalapeños, pico de gallo, hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions and set aside.
- Heat skillet over medium heat and sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add tomato sauce and water, then simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat.
- Warm black beans and corn together in a small saucepan for 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare toppings by slicing avocado, halving tomatoes, shredding lettuce, and chopping cilantro.
- Assemble bowls with rice as the base, topped with seasoned beef, beans, and corn.
- Add fresh toppings, cheese, yogurt, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime before serving.
Notes
- Store components separately for best meal prep results.
- Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Use cauliflower rice for a lower carbohydrate version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 80mg