Easy Beef Burrito Bowls with Avocado Lime Crema
Fuel your performance with this protein packed burrito bowl. Ready in less than 30 minutes!
this vibrant bowl is a easy weeknight meal & is ready in less than 30 minutes! a great option for athletes looking for a simple yet satisfying meal option.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup cooked quinoa or brown rice
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings : Fiesta blend shredded cheese, salsa, lime juice, chopped cilantro
Avocado Lime Crema
INGREDIENTS
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream for a richer flavor)
Juice of 1 lime
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: a handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
directions
Add all ingredients to a blender, blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is achieved. If the mixture is too thick, add a little water or lime juice.
Drizzle over your ground beef burrito bowl just before serving.
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Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Add the cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the cooked ground beef. Mix well to combine the seasonings with the meat.
In a separate pot, cook quinoa or brown rice according to package instructions.
Assemble the burrito bowls by dividing the cooked quinoa or brown rice among four bowls.
Top the grains with the seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, avocado slices, red onion, and cilantro.
Add additional toppings of choice and drizzle with lime crema or lime juice just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
FOR THE BOWLS / per serving, makes 4 servings
Calories 500-600
Protein 30-45 grams
Carbohydrates 40-50 grams
Fat 20-25 grams
AVOCADO LIME CREMA / per 1 TBSP (ABOUT 15 GRAMS)
Calories: 25
Protein: 1 grams
Carbohydrates: 1.5 grams
Fat: 1.7 grams
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