Spiced Ground Beef Bowls with Pico

Name: Spiced Ground Beef Bowls with Pico
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 pound ground beef (85/15 lean); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (large, diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 4 clove garlic (minced); 2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 can canned black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 can canned whole kernel corn (drained); 0.5 cup beef broth; 2 cup white rice (uncooked); 2 Roma tomatoes (diced); 0.25 red onion (finely diced); 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Flavorful seasoned ground beef and black beans, served over white rice with a vibrant, fresh pico de gallo and sweet corn.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.62/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

1.5 pound ground beef (85/15 lean)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (large, diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
4 clove garlic (minced)
2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 can canned whole kernel corn (drained)
0.5 cup beef broth
2 cup white rice (uncooked)
2 Roma tomatoes (diced)
0.25 red onion (finely diced)
0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the 2 cups of white rice according to package directions. Keep warm.
While rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
Add the diced yellow onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Stir in the rinsed and drained black beans, drained corn, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Season with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Meanwhile, combine the diced Roma tomatoes, finely diced red onion, and chopped fresh cilantro in a small bowl to make the quick pico.
Serve the ground beef and bean mixture over the white rice, topped with a spoonful of quick pico.

Notes

You can add a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the ground beef mixture for extra flavor if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 485
Protein: 31.7 g
Carbohydrates: 47.9 g
Fat: 19.3 g
Fiber: 8.7 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Sugar: 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg