Spicy Pork and Black Bean Bowls

A quick and hearty bowl featuring lean ground pork simmered with black beans, bell peppers, and spices, served over fluffy white rice with a sprinkle of cheese.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Latin
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.74/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• quick
• healthy
• spicy
• savory

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound ground pork (lean)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 3 cup white rice (pre-cooked)
• 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1 package tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
2. Add lean ground pork to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add yellow onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
4. Stir in ground cumin, chili powder, and black pepper, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add rinsed and drained black beans and undrained diced tomatoes to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
6. While the pork and bean mixture simmers, heat the pre-cooked white rice according to package directions (if using microwave pouches).
7. Divide the hot white rice among serving bowls, then top with the spicy pork and black bean mixture. Garnish with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.

Notes

This dish reheats wonderfully, making it ideal for packed lunches or quick dinners throughout the week. For an extra kick, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 588
• Protein: 32.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 57.7 g
• Fat: 23 g
• Fiber: 8.6 g
• Sodium: 670 mg
• Saturated Fat: 7.3 g
• Sugar: 4.7 g
• Cholesterol: 75 mg