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Quick One Pot Burrito Bowls

Quick One Pot Burrito Bowls


  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

A quick and easy 30-minute one-pot meal featuring ground turkey or beef, rice, beans, and corn, designed for minimal cleanup.


Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey or ground beef
  • 1/2 green pepper
  • 1/2 sweet onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 can corn (drained)
  • 1 can tomatoes with green chiles
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup minute brown rice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup microbial-rennet cheese
  • Optional toppings: tortilla chips, salsa, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos

Instructions

  1. Saute: Heat olive oil in large pan. Add onions, green peppers, and garlic to pan. Saute for 2-3 minutes or until onions are brown.
  2. Brown: Add in ground turkey or ground beef and cook until browned. Drain grease.
  3. Mix: Stir in black beans, corn, tomatoes with green chiles, rice, taco seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Boil: Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine ingredients. Bring liquid to a light boil over medium heat.
  5. Simmer: Cover pan and simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Melt: Remove pan from heat. Sprinkle with cheese and cover for an additional 2-3 minutes to melt cheese.
  7. Serve: Serve over lettuce with your favorite toppings.

Notes

This one pot meal is a great alternative to traditional burritos, offering the same flavors with much easier preparation and cleanup.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 55 mg

Keywords: one pot, burrito bowls, 30 minute meal, taco tuesday, easy dinner