Description
A nutritious and delicious burrito bowl featuring ground beef, fresh vegetables, and zesty spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 zucchini (diced)
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil, then sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in bell peppers and zucchini, cooking until just tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Remove from heat, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve the mixture in bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan while browning the beef for better caramelization. Let the beef rest briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: burrito bowl, beef recipe, healthy meals, meal prep, quick dinner, low carb