Ingredients
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Creating this delicious Spicy Beef and Avocado Rice Bowl requires some readily available ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
For the Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce of your choice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Rice:
- 2 cups cooked white or brown rice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Toppings:
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for garnish
Instructions
Creating the Spicy Beef and Avocado Rice Bowl is straightforward and can be broken down into the following steps:
Preparing the Beef:
- Heat the Olive Oil:
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté Garlic and Onion:
- Add the minced garlic and chopped onion to the skillet. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook the Beef:
- Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Season the Beef:
- Stir in the soy sauce, sriracha, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated with the spices. Allow it to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the flavors meld together.
Preparing the Rice:
- Cook the Rice:
- Prepare the rice according to the package instructions. Once cooked, fluff it with a fork.
- Add Lime and Cilantro:
- Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro into the cooked rice for added freshness and flavor.
Assembling the Bowl:
- Assemble the Base:
- Divide the cilantro-lime rice evenly into serving bowls.
- Top with Beef:
- Spoon the spicy beef mixture over the rice.
- Add the Toppings:
- Arrange the avocado slices, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and feta cheese over the beef. Add a lime wedge to each bowl for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 520
- Fat: 27g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g