Beef and Black Bean Bowls

Flavorful ground beef and seasoned black beans served over fluffy white rice with creamy avocado and fresh cilantro for a complete and satisfying bowl.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Latin
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.78/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• savory
• healthy
• budget-friendly
• comfort food
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 1 yellow onion (large, diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 2 cup white rice (uncooked)
• 4 cup water
• 2 avocados (diced)
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 limes (cut into wedges)

Instructions

1. Cook the white rice: Combine 2 cups white rice, 4 cups water, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
2. While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
4. Stir in 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add 2 rinsed and drained cans black beans and 1/2 cup chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
6. Assemble bowls: Divide the cooked white rice among serving bowls. Top with the beef and black bean mixture. Garnish generously with diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, and a lime wedge.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 530
• Protein: 37.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 54.1 g
• Fat: 19.3 g
• Fiber: 12.2 g
• Sodium: 590 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
• Sugar: 2.5 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg