Beef Burrito Bowls Cilantro Lime (Printable Version)
A vibrant bowl with seasoned beef, zesty cilantro lime rice, and fresh toppings perfect for any night.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cilantro Lime Rice
01 - 1 cup long grain white rice
02 - 2 cups water
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - Zest and juice of 1 lime
06 - 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
→ Seasoned Beef
07 - 1 pound ground beef (90% lean preferred)
08 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
09 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
10 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 tablespoon chili powder
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
14 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
17 - 1/4 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
18 - 2 tablespoons water
→ Toppings
19 - 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
20 - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
21 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
22 - 1 avocado, sliced
23 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
24 - 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
25 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
26 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add rice and toast for 1 minute. Add water and salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes until rice is tender and water absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, then stir in lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook 5-7 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add tomato sauce and water, simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
03 - Divide cilantro lime rice into four bowls. Top each with seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, shredded cheese, and desired toppings such as sour cream, jalapeños, and lime wedges.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It's ready in 45 minutes but tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen.
- Every topping stays exactly as fresh and crunchy as you want it, without anything getting soggy.
- You can build it exactly your way—no two bowls have to be the same, which somehow makes them taste even better.
02 -
- Don't skip draining excess fat from the beef—too much grease makes the whole bowl feel heavy instead of fresh.
- Add your lime juice to warm rice, not room temperature rice, or it won't absorb the flavor the way you want.
- Slice your avocado just before serving or it'll turn brown and lose its appeal.
03 -
- Make the rice and beef ahead of time and reheat them gently when you're ready to serve—the toppings should always be fresh.
- A squeeze of lime right before eating ties the whole bowl together and brings out every flavor at once.