Ground Beef and Black Bean Bowls with Corn and Cilantro

Name: Ground Beef and Black Bean Bowls with Corn and Cilantro
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 pound ground beef (80/20); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (large, chopped); 3 clove garlic (minced); 2 teaspoon chili powder; 1.5 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained); 2 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1.5 cup frozen corn; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cup white rice (uncooked); 1 package tortilla chips; 0.5 cup salsa; 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Hearty ground beef and black beans seasoned with classic Mexican spices, served over rice and topped with fresh corn, cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.78/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

1.5 pound ground beef (80/20)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (large, chopped)
3 clove garlic (minced)
2 teaspoon chili powder
1.5 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1.5 cup frozen corn
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 cup white rice (uncooked)
1 package tortilla chips
0.5 cup salsa
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

Cook the white rice according to package directions, or prepare microwave-ready rice if using. Keep warm.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the 1 1/2 pounds ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add the 1 large yellow onion and 3 cloves minced garlic to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until onion softens.
Stir in the 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 cans black beans, and 1 1/2 cups frozen corn. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
Serve the ground beef and black bean mixture over the warm white rice. Top with tortilla chips, salsa, and fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

This dish reheats beautifully for packed lunches or quick dinners later in the week. Adjust chili powder to your family's spice preference.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 525
Protein: 37 g
Carbohydrates: 54.5 g
Fat: 19.5 g
Fiber: 8.5 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Sugar: 4.2 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg