Loaded burrito bowl

The burrito bowl is the meeting of modern, fast-paced lifestyles and health consciousness. Essentially a deconstructed burrito: all the goodies—spiced meat, beans, rice, fresh vegetables—are there, just the carb-heavy tortilla is missing. This dish is a play on textures and temperatures: hot, spicy meat meets cold, crunchy vegetables and creamy avocado.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 580 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan (for frying meat)
  • Chopping board and knife
  • Serving bowls
  • Grater (for cheese)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Prepare the vegetables: chop the onion finely, dice the tomato. Leave the avocado until the end.

Tip: Good preparation (mise en place) is the secret to fast cooking.
2

Heat the oil in a frying pan and fry the onion. Add the minced meat and fry over high heat until browned, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon.

Tip: High heat is important so the meat fries (browns) rather than steaming in its own juices.
3

When the meat is almost done, sprinkle with the spice mix, salt and pepper. Mix well to coat thoroughly.

Tip: Toasting spices (blooming) brings out deeper flavours.
4

Add the rinsed beans and sweetcorn to the pan. Fry together for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Tip: The beans and corn are already 'cooked' (tinned), they just need frying for flavour integration.
5

Assemble the bowl: put a portion of rice at the bottom, topped with the meat and bean ragout.

Tip: The neutral taste of rice absorbs the spicy meat juices perfectly.
6

Pile the fresh tomato, sliced avocado on top and sprinkle generously with grated cheese.

Tip: The cheese melts slightly on the hot meat, making it even more delicious.
7

Serve immediately, optionally with sour cream, a lime wedge and fresh coriander.

Tip: The acidity of lime and creaminess of sour cream balances the richness and heat of the meat.

Recipe FAQ

What if I don't have burrito spice mix?
Mix cumin, paprika, chilli, garlic powder and oregano.
How do I keep avocado fresh?
Only cut it just before serving, and drizzle with lime juice to prevent browning.

Ingredients

  • 400 g Minced beef (preferably lean)
  • 250 g Cooked rice (long grain or basmati)
  • 200 g Tinned kidney beans (drained)
  • 150 g Sweetcorn (tinned or frozen)
  • 1 pc Avocado (ripe)
  • 2 pcs Tomatoes
  • 1 pc Onion
  • 150 g Cheddar cheese (grated)
  • 20 ml Vegetable oil (e.g. sunflower)
  • 2 tbsp Burrito spice mix
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper