One Pot Burrito Bowls
Everything cooks together in one skillet to create a flavorful meal that's easy enough for busy weeknights. Rice, seasoned ground beef, beans, vegetables, and your favorite toppings make this a fun recipe for the whole family to customize.
Ingredients
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (7-ounce) can corn, drained
- 1 (7-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed (or black or pinto beans) see how to cook dry beans
- 1 (7-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1/4 cup mild chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, avocado, cilantro, sliced olives, green onions, tortilla chips, or diced tomatoes
Directions
- Cook the onion, bell pepper, and ground beef together in a large skillet until the beef is browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the corn, beans, crushed tomatoes, salsa, rice, chicken broth, cumin, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
- Top each bowl with your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Kid Chef Tip
Practice measuring spices and liquids carefully before adding them to the skillet. Small amounts of seasoning can make a big difference in the finished flavor.
Make It Your Own
- Substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for the ground beef.
- Use black beans, pinto beans, or a combination of your favorites.
- Add zucchini, spinach, or diced carrots for extra vegetables.
- Replace white rice with brown rice (add extra broth and allow additional cooking time).
- Serve over lettuce for a burrito bowl salad or scoop into warm tortillas for easy burritos.