5 from 12 votes
Ground Beef Burrito Bowl
The Ground Beef Burrito Bowl assembles seasoned beef, sautéed peppers and onions, rice, black beans, and shredded cheddar over chopped romaine lettuce. Topped with corn salsa, tomato salsa, avocado or guacamole, sour cream, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, this bowl offers a layered combination of textures and flavors. The meat is cooked with taco seasoning, providing a classic Mexican-inspired taste, while the fresh vegetables and toppings add brightness and creaminess, making it a balanced and customizable meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
400 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Notes
- The nutritional values given include the measured ingredients except toppings like salsa and guacamole, which can affect the totals.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% 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.