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Ground Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe

Ground Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe

5 from 14 reviews

Enjoy a flavorful and satisfying meal with this Ground Beef Burrito Bowl recipe. Packed with protein and fresh ingredients, it’s a delicious twist on traditional burritos.

Ingredients

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For the Ground Beef:

  • 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)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1/3 cup water

For the Bowl:

  • 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

  1. Cook Peppers and Onions: Heat oil in a skillet, add peppers and onions, season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook until tender-crisp, then set aside.
  2. Cook Ground Beef: In the same skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease, add taco seasoning and water. Simmer until most of the water is absorbed.
  3. Assemble Bowls: Divide lettuce into bowls, add rice, beans, cooked peppers and onions, seasoned beef, cheese, salsas, and avocado. Top with sour cream, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • You can customize your burrito bowl with additional toppings like jalapenos, salsa verde, or hot sauce.
  • Feel free to substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

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Keywords: Ground Beef, Burrito Bowl, Mexican, Easy, Gluten Free