Heart-Healthy Beef Bean Rice Burrito
Savor the bold, wholesome flavors of this Heart-Healthy Beef Bean Rice Burrito, a nourishing twist on a classic favorite! Packed with lean ground beef, fiber-rich black beans, and nutty brown rice, this recipe delivers a satisfying punch of protein and whole grains. Seasoned with aromatic cumin, zesty chili powder, and a splash of lime juice, every bite is bursting with vibrant, Tex-Mex-inspired goodness. Wrapped in soft whole wheat tortillas and topped with creamy avocado, this burrito is as nutritious as it is delicious. Perfect for busy weeknights, it takes only 45 minutes from start to finish and serves up 4 hefty, flavorful portions. Treat yourself to this easy, heart-smart dinner that doesn’t skimp on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium, diced Onion
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 medium, diced Red bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 cup Cooked brown rice
- 400 grams, drained and rinsed Canned black beans
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 0.25 cup, chopped Cilantro
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 4 large Whole wheat tortillas
- 1 ripe, sliced Avocado
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add lean ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the diced red bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the bell pepper is tender.
Add the cooked brown rice, drained black beans, and salsa to the skillet. Stir to combine and warm all ingredients through, about 3-4 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side or until pliable.
To assemble each burrito, lay a warmed tortilla flat and spoon approximately one-fourth of the beef-bean-rice mixture along the center.
Top with sliced avocado.
Fold the sides of the tortilla over the filling, then roll it up from the bottom to the top, securing the filling inside.
Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy burrito!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2054 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.5 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 155 mg | 52% | |
| Sodium | 5316 mg | 231% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 285.2 g | 104% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 65.3 g | 233% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.3 g | ||
| Protein | 114.7 g | 229% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 492 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 27.6 mg | 153% | |
| Potassium | 3525 mg | 75% | |
*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.
