Description
The Pioneer Woman Burrito Bowl is a vibrant and hearty meal combining seasoned ground beef, sautéed vegetables, black beans, and corn over warm rice. Topped with cheddar cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and salsa, this dish offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 cups cooked rice
Beef Mixture
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
Vegetables & Beans
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
Toppings
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the ground beef.
- Add olive oil: Once the skillet is hot, add the olive oil and let it heat until shimmering.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until it is browned and fully cooked through.
- Drain excess fat: Remove any excess grease from the skillet to keep the dish from being too oily.
- Add seasoning and water: Stir in the taco seasoning packet and 1/2 cup water. Mix well to coat the beef evenly.
- Simmer the beef: Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
- Warm the rice: While the beef simmers, heat the cooked rice separately in a pan or microwave until warmed through.
- Heat the corn: In another pan, heat the corn kernels over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until warm.
- Sauté vegetables: Using the same pan, add the diced red onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Assemble the bowl – rice base: Place a generous portion of the warm rice at the bottom of each serving bowl.
- Add beef mixture: Spoon the seasoned ground beef evenly over the rice.
- Add vegetables and corn: Top the beef with the sautéed vegetables and heated corn kernels.
- Add black beans: Spoon the drained and rinsed black beans over the vegetable and beef layer.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the dish so it melts slightly from the warmth.
- Add sour cream: Place a dollop of sour cream on top of each bowl.
- Garnish with cilantro: Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro over the bowls for flavor and color.
- Add lime wedges: Squeeze fresh lime wedges over the bowl for bright, tangy freshness.
- Top with salsa: Finish by adding a spoonful of salsa on top.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy your flavorful and colorful Pioneer Woman Burrito Bowl while warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with cooked lentils or a plant-based meat alternative.
- You can use brown rice or cauliflower rice as a healthier base option.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to suit your preferred spice level.
- To make the dish gluten free, ensure the taco seasoning and salsa are gluten free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
