Description
A hearty, customizable American comfort dish layered with tender grass-fed beef, smoky spices, black beans, and zesty lime crema. This vibrant bowl celebrates fresh flavors and family-style feasting.
Ingredients
1.5 cups long-grain brown rice
1 lb grass-fed ground beef (or bison/venison)
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 bell peppers (crimson and yellow), halved and sliced
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Cilantro, fresh (for garnish)
1 lime, juiced
2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
1 avocado, sliced
1 cup pico de gallo
Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F
Rinse rice and cook according to package instructions in a pot with filtered water
Heat a skillet, add ground beef and onion, sauté until browned
Add bell peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper—simmer 10 minutes
In a small bowl, whisk lime juice with Greek yogurt for lime crema
Assemble bowls with rice, beef mixture, black beans, pico de gallo, crema, avocado, and cilantro
Notes
Substitute beef with roasted vegetables for a vegetarian option
Use leftover roasted squash or corn
Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop & Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg