Spicy Baja Beef Bowls

Name: Spicy Baja Beef Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground beef (lean); 1 yellow onion (chopped); 2 tablespoon taco seasoning; 0.5 cup water; 2 cup white rice (cooked); 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 cup corn (thawed); 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped); 0.25 cup sour cream; 1 lime (juiced); 2 cup romaine lettuce (shredded)

Flavorful ground beef seasoned with taco spices, served over fluffy rice with crisp shredded lettuce, a tangy corn and black bean salsa, and a drizzle of creamy cilantro-lime dressing.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.71/serving

Dietary

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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef (lean)
1 yellow onion (chopped)
2 tablespoon taco seasoning
0.5 cup water
2 cup white rice (cooked)
1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
1 cup corn (thawed)
0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
0.25 cup sour cream
1 lime (juiced)
2 cup romaine lettuce (shredded)

Instructions

Cook the ground beef: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound lean ground beef and 1 chopped yellow onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until browned and onion is softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Season the beef: Stir in 2 tablespoons taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and coated the beef.
Prepare corn and black bean salsa: In a medium bowl, combine 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 cup thawed frozen corn, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Stir well.
Make cilantro-lime dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup sour cream, the juice of 1 lime, and remaining 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro until smooth.
Assemble bowls: Divide 2 cups cooked white rice among serving bowls. Top with the seasoned ground beef, corn and black bean salsa, and 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce. Drizzle with the cilantro-lime dressing before serving.

Notes

For an extra kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the beef seasoning. Store leftover components separately to maintain freshness, then assemble just before eating.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 480
Protein: 32.5 g
Carbohydrates: 44.7 g
Fat: 20.1 g
Fiber: 7.5 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.2 g
Sugar: 3.8 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg