Beef & Black Bean Bowls

Hearty lean ground beef and black beans, simmered in a mild tomato-based sauce, served over fluffy rice with a fresh cabbage and cilantro slaw for a satisfying and easy-to-reheat meal.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 25 min
• Total: 40 min
• Servings: 7
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.96/serving

Dietary

• Soy-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber

Tags

• one-pot
• stir-fry
• healthy
• comfort food
• savory
• classic

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound lean ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 cup beef broth (low sodium)
• 2 teaspoon chili powder (mild)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 cup white rice
• 0.5 head green cabbage (shredded)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2. Add chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped green bell pepper to the skillet. Cook, stirring, until vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans (rinsed and drained), beef broth, chili powder, ground cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4. While the beef mixture simmers, cook the white rice according to package directions. For a rice cooker, combine 2 cups rice with 4 cups water and cook.
5. Prepare the slaw: In a medium bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, chopped fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Toss to combine.
6. Serve the beef and black bean mixture over white rice, topped with a scoop of the fresh cabbage slaw. Allow remaining mixture to cool completely before portioning into meal prep containers.

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Keep the slaw separate until serving if you prefer a crunchier texture.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 558
• Protein: 34.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 83.1 g
• Fat: 10.4 g
• Fiber: 12.1 g
• Sodium: 1250 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Cholesterol: 51 mg