Poblano Beef and Black Bean Rice Bowls

Seared lean ground beef cooked with smoky poblano peppers and tender black beans, served over fluffy white rice with fresh lime.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $4.57/serving

Dietary

• High-Protein
• Low-Calorie
• Low-Fat
• Low-Saturated-Fat
• Gluten-Free
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Soy-Free
• Kosher
• Halal
• Low-Sodium
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Cholesterol

Tags

• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• spicy
• smoky

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef (93% lean)
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 poblano peppers (medium, seeded and diced)
• 1 red bell pepper (medium, seeded and diced)
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lime (cut into wedges)
• 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Combine long-grain white rice, 2 cups of water, and 1/4 teaspoon of the kosher salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, cover with a tight-fitting lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
2. While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced poblano pepper and red bell pepper; sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly blistered and tender-crisp.
3. Add the lean ground beef and minced garlic to the skillet. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F.
4. Stir in the ancho chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, remaining 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and rinsed black beans. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring gently until thoroughly heated and fragrant.
5. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and divide among four bowls. Top with the warm beef and poblano mixture, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and serve with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, making it ideal for planned weekday leftovers.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 472
• Protein: 32.5 g
• Carbohydrates: 57 g
• Fat: 11.5 g
• Fiber: 6.8 g
• Sodium: 485 mg
• Saturated Fat: 3.4 g
• Sugar: 3.2 g
• Cholesterol: 68 mg