Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- 1 cup diced fresh bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the brown rice according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell peppers until soft (5–7 minutes).
- Push veggies aside; add ground beef and cook until browned (about 8 minutes), breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and black beans; cook until heated through (3–4 minutes).
- Assemble bowls starting with brown rice, layer on the beef mixture, top with avocado slices and any other desired toppings.
- Finish each bowl with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute ground turkey for beef.
- Quinoa can replace brown rice for a unique twist.
- Customize your toppings by adding jalapeños or corn for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg