Ground Beef Rice Bowls

2 bowls with ground beef and rice topped with shredded cheese, guacamole, and chopped tomatoes.

Quick and easy, ground beef rice bowls are packed with Mexican-inspired flavor and served with your favorite toppings.

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Course: Clean Eating Dinner Recipes, Clean Eating Lunch Recipes

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 498kcal

Author: Violet Parcha

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef
3 cups cooked rice seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, and butter or coconut oil
1 onion chopped
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Toppings of choice

Instructions

Season the ground beef with the salt and spices.
2 pounds ground beef, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Brown the meat with the chopped onion and minced garlic on medium heat for about 10 minutes or until it's cooked through.
1 onion, 3 garlic cloves
To assemble the bowls, layer rice, ground beef, and your favorite toppings in a bowl and enjoy immediately.
3 cups cooked rice, Toppings of choice

Notes

Topping Ideas

Chopped tomatoes
Sour cream
Shredded cheese
Guacamole
Shredded lettuce
Beans
Salsa
Fresh cilantro
Jalapeños
Fajita veggies
Hot sauce

Prep in Advance

Cook the ground beef and rice and prepare the toppings ahead of time, and store separately in the fridge in airtight containers for up to four days. When you're ready to serve it, reheat the beef and rice separately, and serve with toppings.

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