Beef Burrito Bowl
Chipotle-style bowl with seasoned ground beef, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings.
Chipotle-style bowl with seasoned ground beef, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, corn, and fresh toppings.
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Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up. Drain excess fat.
Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and salt to the beef. Stir in 60ml water and simmer 3-4 minutes until the spices coat the meat.
Make cilantro-lime rice: stir lime juice and chopped cilantro into cooked white rice.
Warm black beans in a small pot. Heat corn kernels in a dry pan until slightly charred.
Assemble bowls: cilantro-lime rice, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, avocado, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and lettuce.
Values are per 1 serving and stay fixed regardless of the servings adjuster above — use the adjuster to scale ingredients only.
Each serving of Beef Burrito Bowl delivers 36g of protein at 520 calories — that's 14 calories per gram of protein, making it one of the more efficient protein sources on this site. Protein accounts for roughly 28% of total calories in this dish. The 50g of carbohydrates per serving provide energy for training, making this a well-rounded meal both pre- and post-workout. The 20g of fat primarily comes from the cooking method and protein source itself, contributing to satiety and supporting fat-soluble vitamin absorption. At 10g of dietary fiber per serving, this recipe also supports gut health and helps sustain fullness between meals.
Beef Burrito Bowl is a quick recipe that scales well for meal prep. This recipe makes 4 servings, each delivering 36g of protein and 520 calories — ideal for tracking macros across the week. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For batch cooking, brown a double portion of the protein and refrigerate the plain cooked meat separately from the sauce — this keeps textures better over 4 days.
Keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently — add a splash of water or broth if the sauce thickens.
Swap heavy cream for coconut cream (dairy-free) or half-and-half (lighter). The sauce will be thinner but still delicious. Greek yogurt stirred in at the end also works.
Absolutely. A cast-iron skillet or grill pan on the stovetop over high heat gives excellent results. You can also use the broiler setting in your oven — place food 10-15cm from the element.
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BoBo ChefFitness enthusiast and home cook. Every recipe is tested in a real kitchen and macro-verified before publishing.
