Hearty Beef Fiesta Bowls

Name: Hearty Beef Fiesta Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pound ground beef (80/20 lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.5 teaspoon onion powder; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 0.5 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 2 package brown rice (microwaveable); 3 cup shredded lettuce; 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup salsa; 0.5 cup sour cream

Quickly seasoned ground beef served over rice with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a zesty salsa.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy

Dietary

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

Ingredients

2 pound ground beef (80/20 lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
0.5 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
2 package brown rice (microwaveable)
3 cup shredded lettuce
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
1.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
0.5 cup sour cream

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Pour in 1/2 cup water, bring to a simmer, and cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated and the beef is well coated, about 3-5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste.
While the beef is cooking, prepare 2 packages microwaveable brown rice according to package directions.
To serve, divide the cooked brown rice among 8 bowls. Top with the seasoned ground beef, 3 cups shredded lettuce, 2 diced Roma tomatoes, and 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Garnish with 1 cup salsa and 1/2 cup sour cream, if desired.

Notes

This meal is easily customizable with your family's favorite toppings like black beans, corn, or pickled jalapeños. Leftovers store well in separate containers for easy lunches.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 528
Protein: 41 g
Carbohydrates: 21 g
Fat: 30.5 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Saturated Fat: 13.7 g
Sugar: 2.8 g
Cholesterol: 124 mg