Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Burrito Bowl is a vibrant Mexican‑inspired meal that combines smoky, tender beef simmered in salsa with fluffy rice, black beans, creamy avocado, melted cheese and fresh cilantro. A squeeze of lime adds brightness, making each bite flavorful and satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights, the dish can be prepared ahead, frozen, and reheated, delivering a wholesome, protein‑rich bowl that’s both comforting and easy to enjoy. Serve with lime wedges and sour cream, extra zest!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs smoked beef, cut into chunks
- 1 jar salsa
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the smoked beef chunks into the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the salsa over the beef, ensuring even coverage.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before the beef is done, rinse the rice and cook it in a saucepan with water until fluffy.
- When the beef is ready, shred it with two forks and stir it back into the salsa.
- Divide rice among bowls, top with shredded beef, black beans, avocado, cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Burrito Bowl, easy beef burrito bowl, slow cooker Mexican recipes, protein packed meals, make ahead burrito bowl, freezer friendly dinner