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Beef Burrito Bowl

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  • Prep Time10 min
  • Total Time30 min
  • Makes4 servings
Beef burrito bowl on basmati rice, made with ground beef cooked with onion and garlic and spices and tomato paste and topped with sriracha sour cream, chopped tomatoes, lettuce and avocado for a post on an easy Beef burrito bowl recipe

(Photo: Sian Richards)

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This rich beef burrito bowl is packed with veggies and is ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice

  • 2 tsp canola oil

  • 1 red onion, chopped

  • 500 g lean ground beef

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 tsp brown sugar

  • 2 tsp chili powder

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 cup water, plus 2 tbsp, divided

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • 1/4 cup sour cream

  • 1 tsp hot chili-garlic sauce

  • 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, finely shredded

  • 280 g cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 avocado, sliced

Instructions

  • COOK rice following package directions, omitting salt, in a medium saucepan.

  • HEAT an extra-large frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then onion. Cook until soft, 2 to 3 min. Crumble in beef and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, 4 to 5 min. Stir in sugar, chili powder, cumin and salt, 1 min. Season with fresh pepper. Add 1 cup water and tomato paste. Boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until saucy, about 10 min.

  • STIR sour cream with remaining 2 tbsp water and chili-garlic sauce in a small bowl. Divide rice among 4 bowls. Top with beef mixture, lettuce, tomatoes and avocado. Top with sour cream mixture.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 712, Protein 35g, Carbohydrates 76g, Fat 30g, Fibre 8g, Sodium 711mg.
Excellent source of vitamin B12.

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