Fiesta Beef Bowls

Bring vibrant, zesty flavors to your table with these Fiesta Beef Bowls—a quick and wholesome dinner option that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring seasoned ground beef cooked with fragrant spices like chili powder, cumin, and paprika, this recipe is layered with hearty toppings including tender black beans, sweet corn, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado slices. Served over a bed of fluffy white or brown rice and finished with fresh cilantro, zesty lime wedges, and a dollop of sour cream, these customizable bowls are as delicious as they are colorful. Ready in just 35 minutes, Fiesta Beef Bowls are a crowd-pleasing, one-bowl meal loaded with protein, texture, and vibrant Mexican-inspired flavors, making them a family favorite you'll come back to time and time again.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups cooked white or brown rice
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
• 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 whole avocado, sliced
• 0 hot sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the ground beef to the skillet and brown it, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Once the beef is cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper over the beef. Stir to evenly coat, and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

While the beef cooks, prepare the rice and your desired toppings.

Step 8

To assemble the bowls, start with a base of cooked rice in each bowl.

Step 9

Top the rice with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and any additional toppings such as cheese, cilantro, avocado slices, and sour cream.

Step 10

Serve with a lime wedge on the side for squeezing over the top and optional hot sauce for added heat.

Step 11

Enjoy your flavorful Fiesta Beef Bowls!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1830.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2507.8

Total Fat 163.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 65.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 439.2mg	0%
Sodium 3342.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 160.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.6g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 134.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 901.5mg	0%
Iron 22.6mg	0%
Potassium 4159.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 24.2%