Beef Fajita Bowls

Zesty ground beef seasoned with classic fajita spices, bell peppers, and onions, served over fluffy rice with black beans and fresh cilantro. A vibrant and quick meal perfect for a warm evening.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 8
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.62/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• savory
• fresh
• stir-fry
• one-pot

Ingredients

• 2 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion (large, thinly sliced)
• 2 bell peppers (thinly sliced (one red, one green))
• 2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cup white rice
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 lime (cut into wedges)

Instructions

1. First, prepare the white rice: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of white rice with 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
2. While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the 2 pounds of ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
3. Add the sliced yellow onion and bell peppers to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables begin to soften.
4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring to coat the beef and vegetables evenly.
5. Stir in the 15-ounce can of rinsed and drained black beans and heat through for 1-2 minutes.
6. To serve, divide the fluffy white rice among 8 bowls. Top each with a generous serving of the beef fajita mixture. Garnish with 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 542
• Protein: 27.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 51.3 g
• Fat: 24.1 g
• Fiber: 4.5 g
• Sodium: 1061 mg
• Saturated Fat: 8.7 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 77 mg