Heart-Healthy Barbacoa Burrito Bowl
Savor the irresistible flavors of the Heart-Healthy Barbacoa Burrito Bowl, a wholesome twist on a Tex-Mex favorite designed with your well-being in mind. Featuring tender, slow-cooked lean beef brisket infused with smoky chipotle and aromatic spices, this nutrient-packed bowl is layered with protein-rich black beans, fluffy quinoa, and vibrant fresh veggies like spinach, cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Finished with a zesty splash of lime and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, this recipe expertly balances bold taste and heart-conscious ingredients. Perfect for meal prep or a comforting family dinner, this delicious burrito bowl showcases healthy eating without sacrificing the rich, authentic Barbacoa experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean beef brisket
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 diced white onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 lime fresh lime juice
- 1 sliced ripe avocado
- 1 cup, halved cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef brisket to ensure it remains lean and heart-healthy.
Place the prepared brisket in a slow cooker. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, low-sodium beef broth, chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
While the brisket cooks, prepare the quinoa. Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and cover.
Simmer the quinoa for about 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
Once the beef is cooked, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and shred using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the cooker to absorb more flavor from the cooking juices.
Prepare the bowl assemblies. To assemble each bowl, start with a base layer of fresh spinach leaves.
Add a generous scoop of cooked quinoa over the spinach.
Top with warm black beans, shredded barbacoa beef, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and a sprinkle of freshly chopped cilantro.
Squeeze fresh lime juice over each bowl for added flavor. Serve immediately for a nourishing, heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3382 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.7 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.9 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 3548 mg | 154% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 190.8 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.9 g | ||
| Protein | 311.0 g | 622% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 476 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 41.8 mg | 232% | |
| Potassium | 5281 mg | 112% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
