If you love burrito bowls but don’t love the price, the sodium, or the mystery ingredients — this one’s for you.

This Homemade Beef Burrito Bowl is packed with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice or cauliflower rice, and all your favorite fresh toppings. It’s hearty, satisfying, and made with simple, clean ingredients that come together in about 25 minutes — way faster than takeout.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, easy lunches, or building out a few make-ahead bowls for the week. It’s everything you love about fast food — just made better.

Ingredients:

For the beef:

• 1 lb lean ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the bowl:

• 2 cups cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice

• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)

• 1 avocado, diced

• ½ cup salsa or diced tomatoes

• ¼ cup chopped cilantro

• Juice of ½ lime

• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, Greek yogurt or clean sour cream, hot sauce

Instructions:

1. Cook the beef
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with spices until browned and fully cooked, about 8–10 minutes. Drain if needed.

2. Prep the base
   While beef cooks, warm or cook your rice. Divide between 4 bowls.

3. Assemble the bowls
   Top each bowl with equal portions of beef, black beans, corn, avocado, salsa, and cilantro. Squeeze with lime juice and add any optional toppings.

4. Serve or store
   Enjoy immediately or prep in containers for lunch all week!

Sarah’s Tips:

• Make it low carb: Use cauliflower rice and skip the corn.

• Add more veggies: Bell peppers, chopped lettuce, or sautéed onions are great here.

• Meal prep friendly: These bowls store well in the fridge for 3–4 days.

• Kid-friendly option: Keep toppings separate so everyone can build their own.

Flavorful Conclusion:

This Homemade Beef Burrito Bowl is one of those meals that feels like takeout — but leaves you feeling full and energized, not sluggish. It’s clean, customizable, and perfect for when you want healthy fast food at home without sacrificing flavor or convenience.

Nutrition (per bowl, serves 4):

• Calories: 450

• Protein: 32g

• Carbs: 30g

• Fat: 24g

• Fiber: 7g

• Sugar: 3g