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Quick Beef Burrito Bowls Recipe Easy 20-Minute Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy beef burrito bowl recipe ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights. This flavorful and comforting dish combines seasoned ground beef, rice, beans, fresh salsa, and creamy avocado for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450 g) ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups cooked white or brown rice (about 400 g)
  • 1 can (15 oz/425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (240 ml) fresh salsa or pico de gallo
  • 1 ripe avocado, sliced or diced
  • 1 cup (100 g) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prep your ingredients (5 minutes): Finely chop the onion and mince garlic cloves. Slice or dice the avocado and chop fresh cilantro. Drain and rinse black beans. If you don’t have cooked rice ready, start cooking it now.
  2. Cook the beef (7 minutes): Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant—don’t let it burn.
  3. Add ground beef: Crumble the beef into the pan. Stir and break it up with your spatula, cooking until browned and no longer pink, about 4-5 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed, but keep some for flavor.
  4. Season the beef: Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper over the meat. Stir well to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes so spices bloom and coat the beef evenly.
  5. Warm the beans (2 minutes): In a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish, heat the black beans until warmed through. Optionally add a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lime juice for extra flavor.
  6. Assemble the bowls (3 minutes): Spoon cooked rice into bowls as your base. Top with seasoned beef, warmed black beans, fresh salsa, sliced avocado, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro. Serve lime wedges on the side for squeezing over each bowl.

Notes

Do not burn the garlic as it turns bitter quickly. Use medium-high heat to brown beef for better texture and flavor. Season generously and taste as you go. Warm bowls before assembling to keep food cozy. For substitutions, ground turkey, chicken, tofu, or lentils can replace beef; cauliflower rice can replace rice for low-carb; skip or use dairy-free cheese if needed.

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