There is nothing better than a big bowl of perfectly seasoned beef over tender rice and all your favorite fixings to make a mouthwateringly scrumptious Burrito Bowl Recipe. My friends, you’ll never need a chain restaurant again to get your Mexican food fix. Make these amazing bowls for dinners, family parties, kids get-togethers, endless possibilities.
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Burrito Bowl Recipe
My family loves Mexican favorites like our popular beef enchilada casserole and slow cooker Mexican shredded beef.
This burrito bowl is my favorite because it’s so versatile of the recipe and the endless toppings choice. It’s great for family dinners and parties. Make a big pot of beef and surround it with all the toppings. Everyone can make their own bowl with all their favorites.
Ingredients:
- ground beef, 80/20
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- chili powder
- salt
- black pepper
- smoked paprika ( regular paprika can be used) – smoked paprika adds a nice smoky flavor.
- fire-roasted diced tomatoes – fire-roasted gives a nice char to the tomatoes which add flavor.
- green chiles
- black beans
- corn
- white rice
Avocado Crema:
- avocado
- plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- lime
- fresh cilantro – please use fresh cilantro. Dried will not do justice to the crema.
- garlic clove
- salt
- black pepper
Step by step instructions
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Sear the beef to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add-in tomatoes, green chilies, oregano, and spices.
- Mix in the black beans and corn.
- Let simmer about 15 minutes to blend flavors
- Serve rice topped with beef mixture and your favorite toppings.
Avocado Crema
- In a blender, add avocado, Greek yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Blend to mix ingredients. The mixture will be thick. If needed add a teaspoon or two of water to thin crema to drizzle or dollop on the burrito bowl.
Variations:
- Swap out the beef and use flank, sirloin, or hangar steak in the burrito bowl recipe. Season the meat. Slice and saute the steak for about 8 minutes, until the desired level of doneness.
- For the corn, use leftover corn on the cob.
- In lieu of rice, brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.
- Salsa can be used instead of fire-roasted tomatoes.
- Taco seasoning can be used in lieu of the spices.
- Use this ground beef mixture to make quesadillas, taco lasagna, or burritos.
What to serve with this delicious burrito bowl recipe:
- Pico de Gallo
- Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
- Guacamole
- Avocado Crema – recipe below
- Sour Cream
- Shredded cheese
- Fresh chopped cilantro
Some other of our favorite beef recipes you will enjoy are:
- Beef Jerky Dip
- Roast Beef Tortilla Roll-Ups
- One-Pot Chili Mac
- Mexican shredded beef tacos
- Chipotle Chili
Expert tips and FAQs
- The ground beef mixture can be made ahead of time, up to 2 days. leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days, covered in the fridge.
- To reheat the bow, warm the ingredients in the microwave for a few seconds to warm. For oven reheating, reheat at 350°F, until everything is warm.
- Keep the Avocado Crema in the fridge for up to 2 days in a covered container.
- The meat can be frozen for up to 3-4 months, based on Beef It’s What’s for Dinner storage guide.
- Looking for expert tips about beef, check out Chuck Knows Beef, from Beef It’s What’s for dinner. So full of information, tips, and recipe guidance.
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