Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil (or 1/4 cup avocado oil)
1 onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Grated zest and juice of 2 limes
1 (12-ounce) bag frozen fire-roasted corn, thawed
1 (4-ounce) can diced pimentos, drained
3 scallions, sliced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 pounds ground beef (or substitute with ground turkey, chorizo, or shredded chicken)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 (15-ounce) cans Cuban-style black beans, warmed
Pico de gallo, Mexican-style shredded cheese, shredded lettuce, sliced jalapeños for topping
Optional: 3 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce
Optional: 3 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium pot. Add half the onion, cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in rice, garlic, cook 1 minute.
2. Add 2 2/3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt, bring to a boil. Simmer covered until tender, 15-18 minutes. Remove from heat, let sit for 10 minutes, fluff rice and stir in cilantro, lime zest, and juice.
3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high. Cook corn, pimentos, scallions, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper (3–5 minutes). Set aside, wipe skillet.
4. Add remaining oil to skillet. Cook remaining onion 3 minutes. Add beef, cook until browned (5 minutes).
5. Season meat with chili powder, paprika, remaining salt, cumin, pepper. Stir in 1/2 cup water, simmer until reduced, 5 minutes.
6. Assemble bowls: serve rice, beans, corn, meat. Top with pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce, jalapeños, avocado, or other preferred toppings.
Last Step:
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🍴 Tip: Highly customizable—use turkey, chorizo, or chicken. Replace rice with quinoa or spaghetti squash for a healthier twist.
🌽 Tip: Use fire-roasted corn for added smokiness and flavor.
🥑 Tip: Serve components separately for personalized build-your-own bowls.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Marinating Time (optional): N/A
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Approx. 600 per bowl
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: 1250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg