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beef burrito bowl

Beef Burrito Bowl

The Home Cook's Kitchen
These healthy beef burrito bowls are so easy to make, and a great alternative to take out burritos! Packed full of fresh veggies and protein, they are an absolute winner in our eyes!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Meal
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 people
Calories 1019 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ½ brown onion finely sliced
  • 1 garlic cloved crushed
  • ½ lbs ground/minced beef
  • 15.5 oz can red kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes
  • 2 oz taco seasoning
  • 10 grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro/coriander
  • ½ an avocado
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • 2 tablespoon grated cheese
  • 2 cups spinach
  • ½ cup brown rice or quinoa
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large fry pan over medium to high heat
  • Add onion and fry for 2 minutes until fragrant
  • Add garlic, mince beef and taco seasoning.
  • Fry mince until browned, then add kidney beans and tin of tomatoes. Simmer until kidney beans are tender and mince is cooked.
  • Meanwhile, mash the half avocado in a small bowl with a fork and season with salt and pepper.

Burrito Bowl Construction

  • Start with spinach at the bottom. Top spinach with minced meat, then the fresh tomatoes. Finally top with mashed avocado, sour cream, cheese and garnish with cilantro. Add a squeeze of lime for added freshness.

Notes

Ingredients need to be divided between two bowl. So each bowl should contain 5 tomato halves, 1 tablespoon of sour cream and cheese etc.