Ground Beef Burrito Bowl
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
400 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Ground Beef Burrito Bowl
Description
This burrito bowl begins with sautéed green bell peppers and red onions seasoned with oregano, salt, and pepper, cooked until tender-crisp. Ground beef is browned and combined with taco seasoning and water to create a flavorful, moist meat filling. The base consists of steamed rice and black beans for wholesome grains and protein. Romaine lettuce provides a fresh, crisp foundation for the bowl.
The bowl is layered with the seasoned meat and vegetables, then topped with shredded white cheddar, corn salsa, tomato salsa or pico de gallo, and guacamole or sliced avocado. Sour cream and fresh cilantro add creaminess and herbal notes, while lime wedges provide acidity to brighten the flavors.
This dish is well-suited for a casual, customizable meal where each component combines to deliver a rich, savory, and fresh taste experience, with contrasting textures from creamy avocado, crunchy lettuce, and tender meat and vegetables.
Nutritional information covers all primary ingredients except for the toppings and garnishes, which can vary according to preference.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- salt plus more to taste, pinch
- black pepper to taste, ground
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 to 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 1/2 cups Steamed rice
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup White Cheddar Cheese shredded
- corn salsa
- tomato salsa or pico de gallo
- guacamole or sliced avocado
- sour cream for serving (optional, lime wedges
- cilantro
- lime
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add peppers and onions, season with oregano, salt and pepper.
- Cook 5 to 6 minutes until slightly softened but still tender-crisp. Transfer to a bowl set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the ground beef. Cook until browned, drain excess grease, then sprinkle in the taco seasoning, stirring well. Add the water and stir, allowing it to simmer until the water is mostly absorbed. Remove from the heat.
- Divide the lettuce evenly between 4 bowls. To each bowl, add rice, beans, cooked peppers and onions, seasoned ground beef, cheese, pico de gallo, corn salsa and avocado. Top off with sour cream and cilantro, if desired and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- The nutritional values given include the measured ingredients except toppings like salsa and guacamole, which can affect the totals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 84mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 275mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 748mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3459IU | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 162mg | 16% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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