Name: Beef Burrito Bowl
Yield: 4

Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe loaded with taco beef, roasted sweet potatoes, rice, toppings, and creamy cilantro-lime sauce.

Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe

Author’s Notes

Burrito Bowls On Repeat!

Burrito bowls might be the most repeated meal in my house, and honestly, no one ever gets tired of them! It is satisfying to prepping all the components on a less busy day, then keeping everything in the fridge for quick, flavor-packed meals throughout the week.

I switch up the protein a lot. Sometimes I use this baked chicken, sometimes taco beef, and sometimes I keep them meatless. Roasted sweet potatoes are almost always involved!

I also like to prep a sauce, usually my cilantro-lime sauce or taco sauce, then add whatever else I have time for: roasted peppers and corn, corn salsa, black or pinto beans, and a really good salsa. Oh my gosh, and I can’t forget the pickled red onions for the top!

Yes, it takes a chunk of time to prep everything, but being rewarded with incredible burrito bowls and straightforward meals all week is ALWAYS worth it!

Sauté onions with oil, brown the meat, then add seasonings and garlic.

Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe Ingredients

Ingredient	Swap or Tip
Lean Ground Beef	It is satisfying to using 93/7 for great flavor without excess grease. Ground turkey also works well.
Taco Seasoning	from-scratch taco seasoning lets you control the spice level and sodium, but a packet works great too.
Sweet Potatoes	Regular potatoes or butternut squash are both satisfying substitutes. Cut them into even pieces so they roast evenly.
Rice	White rice, cilantro-lime rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice all work well.
Cilantro-Lime Sauce	If you’re short on time, a dollop of sour cream with a squeeze of fresh lime is a satisfying shortcut.

Roast sweet potatoes and make pickled red onions for this beef burrito bowl recipe.

How To Make This Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe

Roast Sweet Potatoes: Toss with oil and seasonings, then roast until tender.
Beef: Brown the beef and onions, then add taco seasoning, paste, broth, and garlic.
Make Rice: Prepare white rice or cilantro-lime rice.
Prep Toppings: Slice avocado, pickle onions, and warm the black beans.
Assemble: Layer rice, beef, sweet potatoes, toppings, and cilantro-lime sauce.

Mix the green cilantro lime sauce together in a food processor.

chelsea’s recipe tip

Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe Tips

Sweet Potatoes: Cut into small, even pieces for quick, even cooking. Spread out on the pan for crisp edges.
Brown the Beef: Let the beef sit and sear before breaking it up for better browning.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the beef and add more seasoning if needed.
Warm Tortillas: Serve with warm tortillas if you want to turn it into a wrap.
Add Spice: Toss in jalapeños or drizzle on hot sauce for extra heat.

Beef burrito bowl recipe with cilantro lime sauce drizzled over it.

Storage

Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe Meal Prepping

Store leftovers in separate containers: beef, sweet potatoes, rice, and toppings. Reheat the beef, rice, and sweet potatoes in a skillet or the microwave. Add toppings like avocado and sauce right before eating.