Description
This Beef Bowl with Veggies and Pico de Gallo is a hearty and flavorful meal that combines seasoned ground beef with a variety of fresh vegetables and zesty pico de gallo. Served over rice or cauliflower rice, it’s a satisfying dish that’s perfect for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Ground Beef:
1 pound
Olive Oil:
1 tablespoon
Spices:
1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional Ingredients:
2 cups cooked rice or cauliflower rice, 1 red bell pepper sliced, 1 zucchini diced, 1 cup corn kernels, 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed, 1 cup pico de gallo, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, 1 avocado sliced, lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook ground beef until browned, add spices, and set aside.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same skillet, sauté bell pepper and zucchini until tender.
- Assemble Bowls: Divide rice among bowls, top with beef, veggies, corn, beans, and pico de gallo. Garnish with cilantro, avocado, and lime juice.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Use quinoa or brown rice for added nutrition.
- For a spicy kick, add jalapeños or drizzle with hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
